If you're a WordPress developer or designer, or even someone who creates websites as an amateur, you certainly understand the importance of a fast and reliable local development environment.
Setting up local servers, configuring databases, and troubleshooting issues can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially for beginners. It also comes with risks if you've ever tried experimenting directly on a live site.
That's where Studio by WordPress.com comes in, offering a simple, free, and powerful solution for creating, testing, and managing WordPress websites locally.
Studio by WordPress.com was launched in 2024. Before that, we were aware of some easy-to-use tools like XAMPP, MAMP, LocalWP (Local by Flywheel-WPEngine), etc. Now WordPress itself is bringing local installations for everyone to explore and learn about the system that has built 44% of the internet?
What is Studio by WordPress.com?
Studio by WordPress.com is a native desktop application (available for both Windows and Mac) designed to make local WordPress development easier than ever. Developed by the Automattic team, the creators behind WordPress.com, Studio makes local development fast, and gives you control and flexibility, without the technical headaches.
Download
Download for Windows on Intel/AMD
Download for Mac, Windows, or Linux
Install the CLI
irm https://wordpress.studio/install.ps1 | iex
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