XMLReader Support Missing

If you are a server administrator or managing your website on your own server and encountering the “XMLReader Support Missing” error, this guide will help you enable the XMLReader PHP extension on your server. For those who are not server administrators, please refer to our alternate article here.

What is the “XMLReader Support Missing” Error?

The “XMLReader Support Missing” error occurs when a PHP application or script attempts to use the XMLReader extension, but the server does not have it installed or enabled. The XMLReader extension is critical for reading and parsing XML data, and its absence may prevent certain features, such as installing templates, from functioning properly.

1

Check for XMLReader Extension Support

1. Access your server: Log in to your server’s control panel or connect via SSH.

2. Locate the PHP configuration file: Typically named php.ini.

3. Edit the configuration file:

   • Open php.ini using a text editor.

   • Search for the following line:

     ;extension=xmlreader

   • Remove the leading semicolon (;) to uncomment it:

     extension=xmlreader

4. Save changes and exit the editor.

5. Restart your web server to apply the changes.

2

Install the XMLReader PHP Extension

If the XMLReader extension is not present, install it following instructions for your OS:

• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Install on Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt-get install php-xmlreader

• Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

Install on CentOS/RHEL

sudo yum install php-xmlreader

• Windows

  1. Download the XMLReader DLL file from the official PHP website: https://www.php.net/downloads.php

  2. Place it in your PHP extensions directory.

  3. Update your php.ini file to include the extension.

• macOS

Install on macOS (Homebrew)

brew install php-xmlreader

After installation, restart your web server to activate the extension.

3

Verify XMLReader Extension Installation

1. Create a PHP file (e.g., phpinfo.php) with the following content:

phpinfo.php

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

1. Upload the file to your web server’s document root.

2. Access it in your browser (for example: http://yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php).

3. Search the page for "xmlreader":

   • If it appears, the extension is installed and enabled.

   • If it does not appear, revisit the previous steps and confirm configuration and installation.

Conclusion

By following this guide you should resolve the “XMLReader Support Missing” error and enable the XMLReader PHP extension so your PHP applications can process XML as expected. If these steps are challenging, consider seeking professional help (for example, WordPress professionals such as FixRunner), or create a support ticket for additional assistance with Belliza.