PHP
#15Server-side web development — powers a large share of the web
As of October 2026, PHP appears in 75 active job listings, ranking #15 of 16 tracked languages by demand.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Active listings
75
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#15
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Mid
38 listings
Data cadence
Weekly
New snapshots from active job postings
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring PHP
Seniority split
Companies actively hiring PHP developers
Is PHP worth learning in 2026?
PHP appears in 75 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #15 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Server-side web development — powers a large share of the web.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Backend Engineer. This reflects where PHP skills are most valued in the current market.
PHP job demand FAQ
Is PHP in demand in 2026?
PHP appears in 75 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #15 of 16 languages by raw demand. Listings fell by 2 in the past week.
What jobs use PHP?
PHP is most commonly required for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and Frontend Engineer. These are the titles where PHP appears most across active listings.
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