How Do I Install PHP 7 on WordPress?

PHP 7 is a significantly updated version of PHP that offers several new features, including improved performance and expanded functionality. To install PHP 7 on WordPress, you’ll need to first update your WordPress installation to the latest version. Once you’ve updated your WordPress installation, follow these instructions to install PHP 7:

1. Log in to your WordPress installation.

2. Click the “Plugins” menu item.

3. Click the “Add New” button.

4. Enter “PHP 7″ in the “Search Plugins” field.

5. Click the “Install Now” button.

6. Click the “Activate” button.

7. Click the “Back to Plugins” button.

8. Click the “WordPress” menu item.

9. Click the “Documentation” menu item.

10. Click the “PHP 7″ hyperlink to view the PHP 7 documentation.

11. Click the “Exit” button to return to the WordPress administration area.

12. Click the “Settings” menu item.

13. Click the “General” menu item.

14. Click the “Security” menu item.

15. Click the “Zend Server” hyperlink to open the “Zend Server Settings” dialog box.

16. Enter “localhost” in the “Server Address” field.

17. Enter “php7″ in the “Server Name” field.

18. Click the “OK” button to save the changes.

19. Click the “Back to WordPress” button to return to the WordPress administration area.

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27. Click the “Performance” menu item.

28. Click the “Enable Zend Optimizer” check box.

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50. Click the “Disable Zend Optimizer” check box.

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