VS Code platform is updated continuously (older versions are not available) and, due to this, PHP Tools for VS Code is also being updated constantly. Note: Permanent licenses of PHP Tools for VS Code are not available. At this point, you will have to renew your subscription in order to continue to use PHP Tools for VS Code, get free updates and newer versions. For instance, if you acquired your license on January 17, 2014, you will be able to use any version released until January 17, 2015. The active period of the subscription is a year starting from the purchase date.

You can use any version of the software, receive updates and support, as long as your subscription is active. PHP Tools for Visual Studio Code licenses are on a yearly base subscription. It is highly recommended to renew the Maintenance and Support subscription every year. At this point, you will have to renew your subscription in order to get free updates and newer versions. For instance, if you acquired your license on January 17, 2014, you will be able to use any version released until January 16, 2015. The active period of the Maintenance and Support subscription is a year starting from the purchase date. Once you have acquired a license, you will be able to use that purchased version, an older one, or any other version released during the active period of your Maintenance and Support subscription for as long as you wish.

PHP Tools for Visual Studio licenses are perpetual for the purchased version or older, and for all the versions released during an active subscription. License overview PHP Tools for Visual Studio - Licensing model

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