php · bukka · Oct 10, 2025 · Nov 26, 2025
diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -96,7 +96,6 @@ jobs:
               --with-pdo-pgsql \
               --with-pdo-sqlite \
               --enable-intl \
-              --without-pear \
               --enable-gd \
               --with-jpeg \
               --with-webp \

@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ runs:
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-pgsql' || '' }} \
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-sqlite' || '' }} \
           --enable-intl \
-          --without-pear \
           --enable-gd \
           --with-jpeg \
           --with-webp \

@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ runs:
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-pgsql' || '' }} \
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-sqlite' || '' }} \
           --enable-intl \
-          --without-pear \
           --enable-gd \
           --with-jpeg \
           --with-webp \

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ runs:
           --with-pgsql="$BREW_OPT"/libpq \
           --with-pdo-pgsql="$BREW_OPT"/libpq \
           --with-pdo-sqlite \
-          --without-pear \
           --enable-gd \
           --with-jpeg \
           --with-webp \

@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ runs:
             --with-pdo-pgsql \
             --with-pdo-sqlite \
             --with-pdo-firebird \
-            --without-pear \
             --enable-gd \
             --with-jpeg \
             --with-webp \

@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ runs:
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-pgsql' || '' }} \
           ${{ inputs.skipSlow == 'false' && '--with-pdo-sqlite' || '' }} \
           --enable-intl \
-          --without-pear \
           --enable-gd \
           --with-jpeg \
           --with-webp \

@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@ runs:
             `#--with-pdo-sqlite` \
             --without-sqlite3 \
             --without-pdo-sqlite \
-            --without-pear \
             --with-bz2 \
             --with-avif \
             --with-jpeg \

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
@@ -127,7 +127,6 @@ config.h.in
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 /ext/phar/phar.phar
 /ext/phar/phar.php
-/pear/install-pear-nozlib.phar
 /sapi/cgi/php-cgi
 /sapi/fpm/php-fpm
 /sapi/phpdbg/phpdbg

diff --git a/CODING_STANDARDS.md b/CODING_STANDARDS.md
@@ -298,8 +298,9 @@ The file labelled `EXPERIMENTAL` should include the following information:
 * Any authoring information (known bugs, future directions of the module).
 * Ongoing status notes which may not be appropriate for Git comments.
 
-In general, new features should go to PECL or experimental branches until there
-are specific reasons for directly adding them to the core distribution.
+In general, new features should go to PIE extension or experimental branches
+until there are specific reasons for directly adding them to the core
+distribution.
 
 ## Aliases & legacy documentation
 

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ websites is a never-ending one. With every release or release candidate comes a
 wave of work, which takes a lot of organization and co-ordination.
 
 You don't need any special access to download, build, debug and begin submitting
-PHP or PECL code, tests or documentation. Once you've followed this guide and
+PHP or extension code, tests or documentation. Once you've followed this guide and
 had several contributions accepted, commit privileges are often quickly granted.
 
 ## Index
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ had several contributions accepted, commit privileges are often quickly granted.
 * [Getting help](#getting-help)
 * [PHP source code directory structure](#php-source-code-directory-structure)
 * [PHP internals](#php-internals)
-* [PECL extensions](#pecl-extensions)
+* [Extensions](#extensions)
 * [Checklist for submitting contribution](#checklist-for-submitting-contribution)
 * [What happens after submitting contribution?](#what-happens-after-submitting-contribution)
 * [What happens when your contribution is applied?](#what-happens-when-your-contribution-is-applied)
@@ -149,11 +149,6 @@ about what you're working on, you can contact us via the
 [documentation mailing list](mailto:phpdoc@lists.php.net) for documentation
 issues.
 
-Although not a formal channel, you can also find a number of core developers on
-the #php.pecl channel on [EFnet](http://www.efnet.org/). Similarly, many
-documentation writers can be found on #php.doc. Windows development IRC channel
-is available at #winphp-dev on FreeNode.
-
 ## PHP source code directory structure
 
 PHP source code also includes several files generated during development and
@@ -237,7 +232,6 @@ locations.
     ├─ streams/                     # Streams layer subsystem
     ├─ php_version.h                # Generated by release managers using `configure`
     └─ ...
- ├─ pear/                           # PEAR installation
  └─ sapi/                           # PHP SAPI modules
     └─ cli/
        ├─ mime_type_map.h           # Generated by `sapi/cli/generate_mime_type_map.php`
@@ -258,27 +252,14 @@ For information on PHP internal C functions see
 Various external resources can be found on the web. A standard printed reference
 is the book "Extending and Embedding PHP" by Sara Golemon.
 
-## PECL extensions
+## Extensions
 
-If you are fixing broken functionality in a [PECL](https://pecl.php.net)
-extension then create a bug or identify an existing bug at
-[bugs.php.net](https://bugs.php.net). A bug can be used to track the change
+If you are fixing broken functionality in a PHP extension then create a bug or
+identify an existing bug at GitHub. A bug can be used to track the change
 progress and prevent your changes getting lost in the PHP mail archives. Some
-PECL extensions have their own bug tracker locations and different contributing
+extensions have their own bug tracker locations and different contributing
 procedures.
 
-If your change is large then create a
-[Request for Comments (RFC)](https://wiki.php.net/rfc), discuss it with the
-extension maintainer, and discuss it on the development mailing list
-pecl-dev@lists.php.net depending on the extension. PECL mailing list
-subscription is explained on the
-[PECL support page](https://pecl.php.net/support.php).
-
-Update any open bugs and add a link to the source of your change. Send the patch
-or pointer to the bug to pecl-dev@lists.php.net. Also CC the extension
-maintainer. Explain what has been changed by your patch. Test scripts should be
-included.
-
 ## Checklist for submitting contribution
 
 - Read [Coding standards](/CODING_STANDARDS.md) before you start working.

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -128,8 +128,7 @@ permissions.
 ## PHP extensions
 
 Extensions provide additional functionality on top of PHP. PHP consists of many
-essential bundled extensions. Additional extensions can be found in the PHP
-Extension Community Library - [PECL](https://pecl.php.net).
+essential bundled extensions. Additional extensions can be found in Packagist
 
 ## Contributing
 

diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
@@ -1142,46 +1142,6 @@ esac
 EXTRA_LIBS="$EXTRA_LIBS $DLIBS $LIBS"
 unset LIBS
 
-dnl PEAR
-dnl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-PHP_HELP_SEPARATOR([PEAR:])
-PHP_CONFIGURE_PART([Configuring PEAR])
-
-dnl If CLI is disabled disable PEAR.
-AS_VAR_IF([PHP_CLI], [no], [with_pear=no])
-
-PHP_ARG_WITH([pear],
-  [whether to install PEAR],
-  [AS_HELP_STRING([[--with-pear[=DIR]]],
-    [Install PEAR in DIR [PREFIX/lib/php]])],
-  [no],
-  [yes])
-
-AS_VAR_IF([PHP_PEAR], [no],, [
-  AC_MSG_WARN([The --with-pear option is deprecated])
-
-  dnl PEAR dependencies.
-  AS_VAR_IF([PHP_XML], [no], [AC_MSG_ERROR(m4_text_wrap([
-    PEAR requires XML to be enabled. Add '--enable-xml' to the configure line,
-    or disable PEAR (--without-pear).
-  ]))])
-
-  install_pear=install-pear
-
-  AS_VAR_IF([PHP_PEAR], [yes],
-    [AS_CASE([$PHP_LAYOUT],
-      [GNU], [PEAR_INSTALLDIR=$datadir/pear],
-      [PEAR_INSTALLDIR=$libdir/php])],
-    [PEAR_INSTALLDIR=$PHP_PEAR])
-
-  PHP_SUBST([PEAR_INSTALLDIR])
-  PHP_ADD_BUILD_DIR([pear])
-  PHP_ADD_MAKEFILE_FRAGMENT([$abs_srcdir/pear/Makefile.frag],
-    [$abs_srcdir/pear],
-    [pear])
-])
-
 dnl Configuring Zend and TSRM.
 dnl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
@@ -1622,7 +1582,7 @@ else
 fi;
 
 all_targets="\$(OVERALL_TARGET) \$(PHP_MODULES) \$(PHP_ZEND_EX) \$(PHP_BINARIES) $pharcmd"
-install_targets="$install_sapi $install_modules $install_binaries install-build install-headers install-programs $install_pear $pharcmd_install"
+install_targets="$install_sapi $install_modules $install_binaries install-build install-headers install-programs $pharcmd_install"
 
 PHP_SUBST([all_targets])
 PHP_SUBST([install_targets])

diff --git a/docs-old/self-contained-extensions.md b/docs-old/self-contained-extensions.md
@@ -155,19 +155,3 @@ an existing module called `foo`.
     ZEND_GET_MODULE(foo)
 #endif
 ```
-
-## PECL site conformity
-
-If you plan to release an extension to the PECL website, there are several
-points to be regarded.
-
-1. Add `LICENSE` or `COPYING` to the `package.xml`
-
-2. The following should be defined in one of the extension header files
-
-```c
-#define PHP_FOO_VERSION "1.2.3"
-```
-
-This macro has to be used within your foo_module_entry to indicate the
-extension version.
diff --git a/docs/release-process.md b/docs/release-process.md
@@ -610,9 +610,6 @@ slightly different steps. We'll call attention where the steps differ.
     ./scripts/dev/makedist php-X.Y.Z
     ```
 
-    > 💬 **Hint** \
-    > Check if the PEAR files are updated (Phar).
-
     > 💡 **Tip** \
     > On some systems the behavior of GNU tar can default to produce POSIX
     > compliant archives with PAX headers. As not every application is

diff --git a/ext/phar/Makefile.frag b/ext/phar/Makefile.frag
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ PHP_PHARCMD_EXECUTABLE = ` \
 	fi;`
 PHP_PHARCMD_BANG = `$(top_srcdir)/build/shtool echo -n -- "$(INSTALL_ROOT)$(bindir)/$(program_prefix)php$(program_suffix)$(EXEEXT)";`
 
-$(builddir)/phar/phar.inc: $(srcdir)/phar/phar.inc
-	-@test -d $(builddir)/phar || mkdir $(builddir)/phar
-	-@test -f $(builddir)/phar/phar.inc || cp $(srcdir)/phar/phar.inc $(builddir)/phar/phar.inc
-
 TEST_PHP_EXECUTABLE = $(shell $(PHP_EXECUTABLE) -v 2>&1)
 TEST_PHP_EXECUTABLE_RES = $(shell echo "$(TEST_PHP_EXECUTABLE)" | grep -c 'Exec format error')
 

diff --git a/ext/phar/phar.1.in b/ext/phar/phar.1.in
@@ -249,8 +249,7 @@ Subscription \fIindex\fP to work on.
 Pack files into a PHAR archive.
 .P
 When using -s <stub>, then the stub file is being excluded from the
-list of input files/dirs.To create an archive that contains PEAR class
-PHP_Archive then point -p argument to PHP/Archive.php.
+list of input files/dirs.
 .P
 Required arguments:
 .TP 15
@@ -300,16 +299,7 @@ Number of preceding subdirectories to strip from file entries
 .TP
 .PD
 .B \-p \fIloader\fP
-Location of PHP_Archive class file (pear list-files
-PHP_Archive).You can use '0' or '1' to locate it
-automatically using the mentioned pear command. When
-using '0' the command does not error out when the class
-file cannot be located. This switch also adds some code
-around the stub so that class PHP_Archive gets
-registered as phar:// stream wrapper if necessary. And
-finally this switch will add the file phar.inc from
-this package and load it to ensure class Phar is
-present.
+Ignored option for PHP_Archive which is no longer supported.
 .TP
 .PD
 .B \-s \fIstub\fP
@@ -380,16 +370,8 @@ The hash mark itself '#!' and the newline character are optional.
 .TP
 .PD
 .B \-p \fIloader\fP
-Location of PHP_Archive class file (pear list-files
-PHP_Archive).You can use '0' or '1' to locate it
-automatically using the mentioned pear command. When
-using '0' the command does not error out when the class
-file cannot be located. This switch also adds some code
-around the stub so that class PHP_Archive gets
-registered as phar:// stream wrapper if necessary. And
-finally this switch will add the file phar.inc from
-this package and load it to ensure class Phar is
-present.
+This option no longer works. It used to be used for PHP_Archive which
+is no longer supported.
 .TP
 .PD
 .B \-s \fIstub\fP

diff --git a/ext/phar/phar.c b/ext/phar/phar.c
@@ -3452,8 +3452,6 @@ PHP_MINFO_FUNCTION(phar) /* {{{ */
 	php_info_print_table_end();
 
 	php_info_print_box_start(0);
-	PUTS("Phar based on pear/PHP_Archive, original concept by Davey Shafik.");
-	PUTS(!sapi_module.phpinfo_as_text?"<br />":"\n");
 	PUTS("Phar fully realized by Gregory Beaver and Marcus Boerger.");
 	PUTS(!sapi_module.phpinfo_as_text?"<br />":"\n");
 	PUTS("Portions of tar implementation Copyright (c) 2003-2009 Tim Kientzle.");

diff --git a/ext/phar/phar/phar.inc b/ext/phar/phar/phar.inc