A fee is possible, not automatic.
Eligibility, price, and billing terms depend on your hosting product and configuration. Review your own account before assuming the charge applies. Read GoDaddy’s PHP Extended Support information ↗
You may be paying extra for PHP support.
PHP powers many websites, including WordPress. When a PHP version reaches end of life, standard security updates stop. GoDaddy offers PHP Extended Support for certain older versions and plans, and that support may involve an additional charge.
If you are paying it, consider a switch.
KnownHost offers plans with legacy PHP availability. If its plan fits your site, moving can remove the separate extended-support charge. Compare the full plan price and eligibility before you switch.
The practical next step: find the charge on your GoDaddy receipt, calculate what it costs each year, then see whether KnownHost is a better-value fit. This page never asks for your GoDaddy credentials.
2-minute checklist
Confirm whether the fee affects your account.
Start with the charge itself, then review the PHP version behind it.
Sign in to your GoDaddy account
Open your hosting subscription from the official account area. Open GoDaddy account ↗
Review receipts and billing history
Look for “PHP Extended Support” or similar wording on individual receipts. View GoDaddy receipt instructions ↗
Check your active PHP version
If you do not see a separate line item, check your hosting settings and ask GoDaddy support to confirm any charge. View PHP-version instructions ↗
Compare the details that matter before switching.
A lower surcharge alone does not make one provider the right choice. Compare plan scope, support, compatibility, and your complete annual cost.
| Consideration | GoDaddy | KnownHost |
|---|---|---|
| Older PHP versions | Extended support may be available on eligible plans. | Legacy PHP availability varies by plan and configuration. |
| PHP support surcharge | Up to $300 surcharge may apply for PHP Extended Support, depending on plan and version. | Free in most cases. Verify current plan pricing and eligibility. |
| Migration help | Available options depend on the plan or service selected. | Its new-customer Kickstart program offers migration assistance; supported control-panel transfers are free. |
| Security posture | Depends on PHP version, application updates, and hosting configuration. | Legacy support is not a substitute for application updates or a supported PHP upgrade. |
| Total cost | Compare your renewal rate, add-ons, and any support fees. | Compare the selected plan, renewal terms, add-ons, and migration needs. |
KnownHost says its free service covers supported control-panel transfers (including cPanel, DirectAdmin, and Plesk paths); custom, unsupported, or complex moves may be paid. Review KnownHost’s migration assistance details ↗ Provider features, prices, security practices, and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before purchasing or moving a production website.
More than a lower fee
Why consider KnownHost?
KnownHost combines reliable hosting, hands-on support, and a guided migration path, so you can move with confidence.
Support
24/7 migration specialists
KnownHost’s migration team is available around the clock to guide new customers through the move. See migration assistance ↗
Reliability
99.9% uptime guarantee
KnownHost offers a 99.9% uptime guarantee ↗, the same uptime guarantee advertised for GoDaddy web hosting plans.
Customer signal
4.3/5 on Trustpilot
KnownHost’s Trustpilot profile ↗ showed 4.3/5 from 98 reviews when this page was reviewed. Read recent reviews, not only the score, to see whether its support style fits you.
Moving your site
You can usually move without downtime.
In most cases, your site can be moved while it stays live at your current host. KnownHost’s migration team copies the site first, helps you verify it, and only then guides the final switch.
Let a migration specialist guide the move.
You do not need to sort out technical details alone. Tell KnownHost about your website and current host, and its migration team can review your setup, explain what is included, and guide the next step. Free migration applies to supported transfers; complex moves may be quoted separately.
Talk to a KnownHost migration specialist ↗