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Time to bail on Cloud Run functions on PHP 8.2?

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Act. You can stay.

After June 30, 2027, PHP 8.2 functions cannot be created or updated, and may be disabled.[1]

Act means: change a setting or plan before the date. You can stay.

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PHP 8.2 functions on Google Cloud: decommissioned June 30, 2027

Google decommissions the PHP 8.2 runtime (php82) for Cloud Run functions on June 30, 2027. After that you cannot create or update these functions, and they may be disabled.

Email me 7 days before Jun 30

One email with the first steps. Nothing else.

Or add the date to your calendar: Apple or Outlook (.ics) · Google Calendar

How it is winding down

  1. Dec 31, 2026Deprecated sinceNext
  2. Jun 30Decommission date

What to do before June 30

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this browser.

  1. Find functions on PHP 8.2

    In the console, check the runtime of each function. Note every one on php82.

  2. Change the runtime

    Set the runtime to php84 or php85 and update your dependencies.

  3. Deploy each function again

    Deploy and test every function before June 30, 2027.

Email me 7 days before Jun 30

One email with the first steps. Nothing else.

Or add the date to your calendar: Apple or Outlook (.ics) · Google Calendar

Facts we checked

Facts and their sources
Decommission dateJune 30, 2027[1]
RuntimePHP 8.2, runtime ID php82 (1st gen and Cloud Run functions)[1]
Deprecated sinceDecember 31, 2026[1]
After decommissionYou can no longer create new workloads or update existing ones on the runtime[1]
If you do nothingFunctions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled[1]
Cloud Run source deploysThe php82 runtime on Cloud Run has the same dates[2]
Can the dates change?Google says key dates might be delayed[1]
Newer runtimesphp83 is decommissioned June 30, 2028, php84 June 30, 2029, php85 June 30, 2030[1]
Functions still on PHP 8.2Cannot be updated after June 30, 2027 and may be disabled[1]

After June 30, 2027 you will see

You can no longer create or update functions on PHP 8.2. To deploy, you must pick a newer runtime. Google may disable functions left on PHP 8.2.

Fix

  1. Set the runtime ID to php84 or php85, then deploy again.
  2. Check the support schedule first: php83 is decommissioned June 30, 2028, php84 June 30, 2029, php85 June 30, 2030.

Source: [1] Cloud Run functions runtime support (Google Cloud)

Sources

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  1. Cloud Run functions runtime support Google Cloud · primary · checked Oct 17
  2. Cloud Run runtime lifecycle Google Cloud · primary · checked Oct 17
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What changed

Time to bail on Cloud Run functions on PHP 8.2? Act. You can stay. After June 30, 2027, PHP 8.2 functions cannot be created or updated, and may be disabled.

On our scale this is Act: change a setting or plan before the date. You can stay.

Google decommissions the PHP 8.2 runtime (php82) for Cloud Run functions on June 30, 2027. After that you cannot create or update these functions, and they may be disabled.

Here are the facts we checked:

  • Decommission date: June 30, 2027 (Google Cloud)
  • Runtime: PHP 8.2, runtime ID php82 (1st gen and Cloud Run functions) (Google Cloud)
  • Deprecated since: December 31, 2026 (Google Cloud)
  • After decommission: You can no longer create new workloads or update existing ones on the runtime (Google Cloud)
  • If you do nothing: Functions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled (Google Cloud)
  • Cloud Run source deploys: The php82 runtime on Cloud Run has the same dates (Google Cloud)
  • Can the dates change?: Google says key dates might be delayed (Google Cloud)
  • Newer runtimes: php83 is decommissioned June 30, 2028, php84 June 30, 2029, php85 June 30, 2030 (Google Cloud)
  • Functions still on PHP 8.2: Cannot be updated after June 30, 2027 and may be disabled (Google Cloud)

You can stay on Cloud Run functions. You have to change a setting or plan before the date.

Leaving is a choice here, not a must.

Google Cloud is the main source for this page. Cloud Run functions has not said more than what is listed here. If a fact is not on this page, we do not know it yet.

Who is affected

Functions still on PHP 8.2: Cannot be updated after June 30, 2027 and may be disabled.

The date to remember is June 30, 2027. Make the change before then.

What to do before June 30

  1. Find functions on PHP 8.2. In the console, check the runtime of each function. Note every one on php82.
  2. Change the runtime. Set the runtime to php84 or php85 and update your dependencies.
  3. Deploy each function again. Deploy and test every function before June 30, 2027.

A few tips:

  • Make the change yourself before the date. Do not wait for the last reminder email.
  • Write down your current plan or settings first, so you can compare after the change.
  • After the change, open your settings again and check that it worked.

How to tell your users

If the change affects your members or team, send one short email. Say what changes for them and when. Put the most important line first.

If there is a date, send a short reminder a few days before it. Keep a copy of the list you sent it to.

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