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Servers power the internet by storing data files for websites, apps, and various digital assets. That means any self-hosted WordPress website requires a server to store and use PHP files, media elements, databases, and content.
But did you know there are WordPress PHP and server requirements you have to consider prior to installing a WordPress site?
WordPress PHP and server requirements are the absolute minimal environmental settings to produce a well-working website. WordPress can technically function on outdated code and servers, but it’s not ideal; things may break, and your site will run slower. That’s why WordPress lists requirements for both the server and PHP code. While this covers some liabilities on their end, it also tells developers that these are the server-level necessities to minimize problems when launching a hosted WordPress site.