Telerik UI for PHP is Retired

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. What was the deprecation date for Telerik UI for PHP?

  The deprecation date for Telerik UI for PHP was December 1, 2023. To ensure a smooth transition we continued to provide technical support and critical fixes until December 1, 2024.

• 2. What led to the decision to deprecate Telerik UI for PHP?

  Our decision to deprecate Telerik UI for PHP was driven by the evolution of technology and industry standards. Empowering development teams to deliver modern-looking solutions in less time requires a periodic revision of Progress Developer Tools' offerings. It goes both ways – adding new products to meet evolving business needs and retiring products that have served their purpose. Investing our efforts in the right direction ensures you get the most up-to-date solutions to build engaging UI and elevate the user experience. 

• 3. What did the deprecation mean for Telerik UI for PHP users?

  When a product reaches the end of life, it means we no longer release updates or new features. Users could use Telerik UI for PHP until December 1, 2024, but we've always recommended them to switch to a supported platform for long-term compatibility and security.

• 4. I have purchased a Telerik DevCraft bundle with PHP and JSP included. What changes should I expect?

  Effective December 1, 2023, any new Telerik DevCraft license no longer included Telerik UI for PHP. To ensure a smooth transition, we continued to provide support and critical fixes for all active clients for one year until December 1, 2024.

• 5. What support and resources were available after the deprecation date?

  Technical support through our standard channels (tickets, forums, documentation, knowledge base) was available until December 1, 2024.

• 6. What were the migration options if users wanted to continue using Telerik controls in their applications?

  We recommended migrating to a supported technology stack: Telerik and Kendo UI for other platforms like jQuery, React, Angular, Vue, ASP.NET Core or Blazor.

• 7. Who should I contact in terms of additional questions?

  If you have any additional questions not covered on this page, do not hesitate to contact us or reach out to your Account Manager.