XF 2.2 Is IonCube loader required for XF (PHP 7.4 -> 8 upgrade) or any add-ons?

[VBX Co]

I'm upgrading a large site from XF 2.1 to XF 2.2 and am also considering moving from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.0 - but IonCube loader isn't going to be available for PHP 8 for months (or perhaps even a year!)

Is IonCube Loader required for XF 2.2 or any add-ons?

 

[Paul B]

XF core and first party add-ons do not require IonCube Loader.

I can't comment on third party add-ons.

 

[VBX Co]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll give it a try then.