Fix PHP Parse error T_PRINT after updating PHP with Contact Form 7

Author: Victor Laguna Category: Blog
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After upgrading PHP, some older WordPress plugin versions can trigger parse errors. One example is an error involving unexpected 'print' (T_PRINT) when Contact Form 7 or related files are outdated.

Example path

wp-content/plugins/contact-form-7/admin/includes/welcome-panel.php

Typical problematic method

public function _print()

PHP version changes can expose compatibility issues in old plugin code.

Recommended fix

Update Contact Form 7 and all related plugins to versions compatible with your PHP release. If the admin area is broken, temporarily rename the plugin folder through SFTP, log in, update the plugin and then reactivate it.

Production checklist

Before changing PHP versions, take a full backup, verify plugin compatibility and test the upgrade on staging. PHP upgrades improve security and performance, but old plugins must be handled carefully.

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