Technology spotlight · PHP

Award-winning PHP websites
judged by Web Design Awards.

Browse 42 award-nominated websites that declared PHP as part of their stack — collected, judged, and indexed by the Web Design Awards jury.

Sourced from each nomination’s declared technology stack.

PHP's longevity in web development is a testament to its flexibility and the depth of the ecosystem built around it. The award-winning PHP websites ranked here show what experienced developers can achieve with the language — robust, well-structured sites that score highly on performance, accessibility, and design quality. Browse the PHP-powered websites that earned recognition from our judging panel.

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Nominees indexed
PHP
Technology
2026
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Nominees using PHP.

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PHP agencies

Studios with nominated work built using PHP.

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Top PHP websites

Highest-scoring PHP nominees ranked by judging score.

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Top PHP agencies

Agencies ranked by PHP nominee count and total scores.

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Common questions about php.

What is PHP?

PHP's longevity in web development is a testament to its flexibility and the depth of the ecosystem built around it. The award-winning PHP websites ranked here show what experienced developers can achieve with the language — robust, well-structured sites that score highly on performance, accessibility, and design…

How many PHP websites are nominated for a Web Design Award?

There are currently 42 nominated websites that declared PHP as part of the build. The list updates continuously as new nominations are judged.

How are PHP websites judged on this site?

Every nominee — regardless of stack — is judged on craft, usability, performance, and innovation. The technology field is informational; it does not affect scoring. See the judging rubric for the full criteria.

Which agencies build with PHP?

You can browse studios that ship PHP work in the agency directory. Agencies are listed when their nominated work declares PHP in the stack.

Is this list updated for 2026?

Yes. The PHP index is regenerated continuously and reflects all nominations published as of April 2026.

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