Starting today, all Test and Live environments that have not yet been upgraded to PHP Runtime Generation 2 will be auto-upgraded over the course of this week. Opting out is no longer available.
After this week, PHP Runtime Generation 1 will no longer be available on the platform.
If you experience any issues following the upgrade, please review the Known Changes and Requirements and contact support for assistance.
Support for creating Next.js sites is now generally available to Pantheon customers with Gold, Platinum or Diamond Workspaces. Previously, Next.js was restricted to a private beta program.
Hosting for Next.js sites can be purchased at the same plan levels and pricing as WordPress and Drupal sites. Teams running a decoupled architecture in which Next.js reads content from a CMS on Pantheon must purchase two separate plans, though decoupling may allow WordPress or Drupal to run at a smaller plan level.
Since the beginning of our private beta program last November we have added many enhancements including:
For more perspective on this change to general availability, see the Pantheon blog. To learn how to run Next.js on Pantheon, read our documentation.
Support for creating Drupal and WordPress sites using an external repository on GitHub is now generally available to Pantheon customers with Gold, Platinum or Diamond Workspaces. Previously, this capability was restricted to a private beta program; now, it is included as part of the recent Terminus 4.2.0 Release.
Sites created on an external GitHub repository utilize a GitHub Application that moves code to Pantheon Multidev environments and the Dev environment when correspond to changes are made to on that repository.
This Application is intended for teams that want the simplest possible tool for achieving the above workflow. Once it is turned on, no additional configuration is necessary.
Pantheon continues to offer a GitHub Action that performs a similar function for teams who want to make customization to their workflows and treat the deployment of code as one step in a larger Continuous Integration workflow.
See our Github application documentation page for more instruction on usage and a breakdown of limitations.
Terminus 4.2.0 is now available. This minor release brings major improvements including three integrated plugins and enhanced Node.js/STA site support.
Integrated core plugins: Three popular plugins are now built directly into Terminus, eliminating the need for separate installation:
Enhanced Node.js/STA site management:
node:builds:wait command for tracking STA site deployment progress (#2798)node:builds:rollback command for easy build rollbacks (#2803)builds:list with active build status (#2807)metrics command (#2806)Bug fixes:
If you use Homebrew (macOS-only) to manage your Terminus installation, you should upgrade using:
If you installed Terminus directly from the .phar file, you should upgrade using the self:update command:
For more information about this release, visit the GitHub release page.
If you have questions or concerns around Terminus, please use the Terminus issue queue.
Terminus 4.1.9 is now available. This patch release fixes SSH output formatting issues and resolves env:wake command failures.
If you use Homebrew (macOS-only) to manage your Terminus installation, you should upgrade using:
If you installed Terminus directly from the .phar file, you should upgrade using the self:update command:
For more information about this release, visit the GitHub release page.
If you have questions or concerns around Terminus, please use the Terminus issue queue.
Solr support for WordPress and the Solr Power plugin will reach end of life on January 11, 2027. After this date, Solr-based search will no longer be available for WordPress sites on the platform.
Solr 3 is a legacy search technology that is being retired in favor of modern alternatives. Sites currently using Solr 3 with the Solr Power plugin will need to migrate to a supported search solution before the end-of-life date.
We recommend migrating to Elasticsearch, now available as a Beta add-on for WordPress sites on Pantheon. Elasticsearch offers improved search relevance, real-time search-as-you-type, WooCommerce support, and more. See the Elasticsearch for WordPress Beta announcement for details.
If Elasticsearch is not the right fit for your site, consider these third-party search solutions:
Elasticsearch is now available as a Beta add-on for WordPress sites on Pantheon. This integration is powered by ElasticPress, the leading Elasticsearch solution for WordPress.
ElasticPress offloads search queries from your database to Elasticsearch, improving WP_Query performance and reducing load on your application server. Capabilities include:
WP_Query integration — Elasticsearch can handle WP_Query requests, reducing database load and improving page load times.Elasticsearch is available to WordPress sites on Performance Small plans and above, including Elite.
Elasticsearch can be enabled in two ways:
From the dashboard — Navigate to Site Settings → Add-Ons and activate Elasticsearch. Connection credentials are configured automatically.
From Terminus — Use the search command:
In order to activate Elasticsearch in Terminus, ensure you have the latest version of Terminus installed.
Once enabled, install and activate the ElasticPress plugin in your WordPress admin and run your initial content sync. No manual credential configuration is required — EP_HOST, EP_INDEX_PREFIX, and EP_CREDENTIALS are set automatically across all environments.
For setup instructions and additional guidance, see Elasticsearch on Pantheon.
Starting today, all Dev and Multidev environments that have not yet been upgraded to PHP Runtime Generation 2 will be auto-upgraded over the course of this week. Opting out is no longer available.
We strongly recommend using this week to verify your site on Dev and Multidev before Test and Live environments are upgraded.
If you have not already reviewed your site's compatibility with Generation 2, please check the Known Changes and Requirements and address any issues in your Dev or Multidev environments this week.