After updating your PHP version, the Site Health status still shows Outdated PHP version. What is the most likely reason?

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After updating your PHP version, the Site Health status still shows Outdated PHP version. What is the most likely reason?

AYou need to update WordPress core to recognize the new PHP

BWordPress caches the old PHP version for 24 hours

CThe web server is still using the old PHP version

DThe Site Health tool does not check PHP versions

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand PHP version update process
Updating PHP requires the web server to use the new version; otherwise, WordPress still runs old PHP.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect reasons
WordPress does not cache PHP version; updating core is unrelated; Site Health does check PHP version.
Final Answer:
The web server is still using the old PHP version -> Option C
Quick Check:
PHP update requires server config change [OK]

Quick Trick: PHP version change needs server restart or config update [OK]

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