--- title: The best sources for PHP and Laravel news in 2026 | daily.dev description: Curated PHP and Laravel news sources, formats, and a practical 5–10 minute daily/weekly reading routine to stay informed. canonical: https://daily.dev/blog/best-sources-php-laravel-news/ og:type: article og:url: https://daily.dev/blog/best-sources-php-laravel-news/ og:title: The best sources for PHP and Laravel news in 2026 | daily.dev og:description: Curated PHP and Laravel news sources, formats, and a practical 5–10 minute daily/weekly reading routine to stay informed. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--MREHp30h--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6adfec8fed9b77d3a5c60200_1793062744892_3d142232c4?_a=BAMAMiB80 og:site_name: daily.dev og:locale: en_US article:published_time: 2026-10-27 article:modified_time: 2026-10-27T01:26:13.421Z article:author: Daniela Torres twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev twitter:creator: @dailydotdev twitter:title: The best sources for PHP and Laravel news in 2026 | daily.dev twitter:description: Curated PHP and Laravel news sources, formats, and a practical 5–10 minute daily/weekly reading routine to stay informed. twitter:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--MREHp30h--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6adfec8fed9b77d3a5c60200_1793062744892_3d142232c4?_a=BAMAMiB80 --- **I’d start with [Laravel](https://laravel.com/) News for daily updates, [PHP](https://www.php.net/) Weekly for a weekly catch-up, and official release notes before upgrading.** A 5–10-minute daily scan can help you stay informed without following every feed. Here’s how I’d use the 10 sources in this guide: - **Laravel News:** Laravel releases, packages, and ecosystem updates. - **stitcher.io:** In-depth PHP analysis rather than daily headlines. - **PHP Weekly:** A free weekly roundup of PHP links. - **PHP Internals News:** An archive for core discussions, not a confirmed active source in 2026. - **Freek Van der Herten:** Hands-on PHP and Laravel posts. - **Laracasts:** Video lessons for putting ideas into practice. - **PHP Roundtable:** PHP discussions, with an unclear 2026 schedule. - **The [Symfony](https://symfony.com/) Blog:** Official releases and security notices for Symfony components. - **The PHP Foundation:** Context on PHP core work and maintenance. - **r/PHP:** Community questions and discussion - not verified upgrade advice. For current alternatives, I’d also check _PHP News_ for core updates and _The PHP Podcast_ for audio. My rule: use feeds to find news, then check official sources before acting. Tools like daily.dev can bring those feeds together. ::: @figure {PHP and Laravel News Sources: What to Use in 2026} ## 1\. [Laravel News](https://laravel-news.com/) **Best for developers who want a daily scan of Laravel releases and ecosystem news.** Laravel News covers framework releases, package discoveries, tutorials, and ecosystem updates. Prefer a weekly catch-up? It also offers a free weekly newsletter.[\[4\]](https://laravel-news.com/blog/) It covers tools like [NativePHP](https://nativephp.com/), [Inertia.js](https://inertiajs.com/), and [Filament](https://filamentphp.com/), too, so you can follow the Laravel stack beyond the core framework. **Keep in mind: it’s independent, not the source of record.** Use it to spot changes, then check official release notes to verify upgrades and security advisories.[\[4\]](https://laravel-news.com/blog/) ## 2\. [stitcher.io](https://stitcher.io/) For PHP developers who want to dig deeper after the Laravel headlines, stitcher.io is a good next stop. **Read it for technical analysis, not news updates.** Run by Brent Roose, the site publishes in-depth PHP essays and long-form analysis rather than a steady stream of headlines. Posts arrive irregularly, so **check article dates** rather than expecting a set schedule. Turn to other sources when you need the latest news. ## 3\. [PHP Weekly](https://www.phpweekly.com/) **Best for developers who want a weekly PHP roundup.** PHP Weekly is worth checking out if you want coverage beyond Laravel. This free, manually curated newsletter links to PHP news, technical articles, and community posts from across the PHP ecosystem. [\[7\]](https://www.phpweekly.com/) Subscribe by email or RSS. You can also browse the latest issue and archive to see if the mix suits your reading routine. ## 4\. [PHP Internals News](https://phpinternals.news/) For PHP core details beyond weekly roundups, PHP Internals News is worth a look. But it’s **not visibly active in 2026**, so treat it as an archive rather than a live news source. For current coverage, turn to [PHP News](https://phpnews.net/). It publishes daily PHP core updates and RFC Watch summaries.[\[3\]](https://daily.dev/posts/introducing-php-news-hy1xi2zv3)[\[4\]](https://laravel-news.com/blog/) PHP and Laravel developers can use it to spot syntax changes, deprecations, and new features early.[\[2\]](https://phpnews.net/blog) ## 5\. [Freek Van der Herten](https://freek.dev/) Freek’s blog offers **hands-on PHP and Laravel coverage** from a practitioner’s perspective, with news, opinions, and package updates. Posts don’t follow a set schedule, so check recent publication dates before making it part of your reading routine. Use the blog for perspective, but check the docs and release notes before choosing a package. For more [structuring your journey](https://daily.dev/blog/how-to-learn-software-development-on-your-own-structuring-your-journey), the next picks cover video and community formats. ## 6\. [Laracasts](https://laracasts.com/) Laracasts gives Laravel and PHP developers a more [structured learning path](https://daily.dev/blog/how-to-start-learning-backend-development-structured-learning-path) than blog posts, with video lessons and hands-on tutorials to work through. ## 7\. [PHP Roundtable](https://www.phproundtable.com/) PHP Roundtable is worth a look for PHP discussions, similar to other [programming forums](https://daily.dev/blog/11-best-programming-forums-2024), but **its 2026 publishing schedule is unclear**. Don’t treat it as a confirmed source of current news. For a podcast with a confirmed recent episode, try [The PHP Podcast](https://www.phparch.com/podcast/), which published on October 22, 2026. [\[5\]](https://www.phparch.com/) For official ecosystem updates, head to the [Symfony blog](https://symfony.com/blog/). ## 8\. [The Symfony Blog](https://symfony.com/blog/) **Check this official source for release announcements, security advisories, and updates to the Symfony components your Laravel app uses.** Posts follow releases and security announcements rather than a fixed schedule, so focus on the packages your app depends on. ## 9\. [The PHP Foundation](https://thephp.foundation/blog/) Follow the PHP Foundation for **context behind PHP core decisions**, including security disclosures and maintenance decisions. This helps you explain changes to your team and plan urgent maintenance. The focus is PHP internals - not framework ecosystem updates or Laravel-specific upgrade guidance. ## 10\. [r/PHP](https://www.reddit.com/r/PHP/) r/PHP is a place for developers to discuss PHP core changes, package releases, and security updates - and catch early signs of what’s coming. **Posts are irregular**, so treat it as a place for conversation after checking formal sources, not as a news digest. Use threads to spot emerging questions, then verify claims against the linked RFC and its status. Before following upgrade advice, check the [official PHP supported versions page](https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php). ## Compare source formats and coverage **Match the format to the task:** articles for scanning, newsletters for catching up, videos for practice, and official posts for verification. | Source | Format | Main coverage | Typical cadence | Best for | Main limitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Laravel News](https://laravel-news.com/) | Articles, videos, podcast | Laravel ecosystem updates | Daily | Fast scanning | Laravel-centric | | [PHP Weekly](https://www.phpweekly.com/) | Curated newsletter | Curated PHP links | Weekly | Weekly catch-up | Not real-time | | [Laracasts](https://laracasts.com/) | Video lessons | Hands-on learning | Regular releases | Coding practice | Full access requires payment | | [The PHP Foundation](https://thephp.foundation/blog/) | Official announcements | PHP core decisions | Occasional | Official verification | Limited ecosystem coverage | | [r/PHP](https://www.reddit.com/r/PHP/) | User posts and discussion | Community discussion | Throughout the week | Community context | Thread quality varies | Use weekly newsletters to find updates, but **check the original announcement before making security decisions**. Turn to lessons for implementation help, not release tracking. ## Build a [PHP](https://www.php.net/) and [Laravel](https://laravel.com/) reading routine Turn the sources above into a simple reading habit. Set aside **5–10 minutes a day** for [Laravel News](https://laravel-news.com/) and **30–60 minutes a week** for [PHP Weekly](https://www.phpweekly.com/).[\[4\]](https://laravel-news.com/blog/)[\[7\]](https://www.phpweekly.com/) Bookmark [Laravel release notes](https://laravel.com/docs/releases) and [the PHP Foundation](https://thephp.foundation/blog/) to check how version changes could affect your projects before upgrading.[\[1\]](https://laravel-news.com/)[\[2\]](https://phpnews.net/blog) Use [daily.dev](https://daily.dev/) to bring PHP and Laravel reading into one feed. Treat it as a **discovery tool**, not a source of record or a subscription to an individual publication.[\[6\]](https://daily.dev/sources/ln) If your work also covers deployment or hosting, add [backend sources](/blog/best-sources-backend-infrastructure-news) and [DevOps sources](/blog/best-sources-devops-platform-engineering) to your weekly reading. ## FAQs ### How can I tell if a PHP RFC is approved? Check the RFC Watch tracker on PHP News for plain-English summaries of where PHP Requests for Comments (RFCs) stand [\[1\]](https://laravel-news.com/). For more updates, follow official announcements from the PHP Foundation or discussions on r/PHP, where community members often highlight major approvals and explain what they mean for future releases [\[1\]](https://laravel-news.com/). ### Which PHP updates affect my Laravel app? Watch for **PHP security patches, version compatibility changes, and end-of-life dates**. You may need to update your Laravel app to keep it secure and compatible. Check official security releases and compatibility notes regularly. **Laravel News** covers security patches and Laravel compatibility. The **PHP Foundation** and **PHP News** share updates on core language changes, release schedules, and end-of-life dates. ### How do I spot outdated Laravel tutorials? Check the **publication date and Laravel version** before following a tutorial. Versions outside the current support cycle may use deprecated syntax or patterns. Compare the code with the official documentation or recent releases covered by Laravel News. Older package structures - or patterns that built-in features have replaced - can signal that a tutorial is out of date. 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