Trusted by millions of developers worldwide for over 20 years

XAMPP Apache + MariaDB + PHP + Perl

The most popular free and open-source PHP development environment. Install Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl in a single click. Build, test, and deploy web applications locally with the tool professionals trust.

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4.4/5 User Rating 100% Free & Open Source Cross-Platform

What is XAMPP?

XAMPP is a completely free, easy-to-install Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. The XAMPP open source package has been set up to be incredibly easy to install and to use - making it the go-to local server solution for web developers worldwide.

Whether you are building a WordPress site, testing a PHP application, or learning web development, XAMPP provides everything you need in one lightweight package. No complex server configuration required.

Apache Web Server MariaDB Database PHP Perl phpMyAdmin FileZilla FTP

XAMPP Main Application Screenshot - The complete control panel interface

Feature Highlights

Everything You Need, Right Out of the Box

Six powerful components. One seamless experience. No configuration required.

Core

Apache Web Server

Industry-standard HTTP server pre-configured and ready to run. Start and stop services with a single click.

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Data

MariaDB & phpMyAdmin

Full-featured relational database with a powerful web-based admin interface for easy management.

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All-in-One Stack

Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin & FileZilla - all in a single installer.

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Interface

Intuitive Control Panel

Manage all your services from one clean interface. Start, stop, and configure without touching the command line.

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Languages

PHP & Perl Support

Latest PHP versions with full module support plus Perl for legacy applications and scripting needs.

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Universal

Cross-Platform

Available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Solaris. Develop on any operating system with the same familiar interface.

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Real Use Cases

XAMPP powers developers, students, and IT professionals across every industry.

Web Developers

Build and test PHP-based applications, WordPress themes, Joomla extensions, and Drupal modules locally before pushing to production. Save hours of deployment time.

Students & Educators

Learn web development, database administration, and server management in a safe local environment. No risk, no hosting costs, instant setup for classrooms and self-study.

System Administrators

Test server configurations, reproduce production issues locally, and validate patches before rolling out to live environments. A necessary tool for reliable infrastructure management.

See XAMPP in Action

Real screenshots from the XAMPP control panel and Windows interface.

XAMPP on Windows - The main control panel with service status indicators

XAMPP on Windows - Service manager with start, stop, and config options

XAMPP Control Panel Interface - Managing Apache and MySQL services

XAMPP Screenshot Dashboard - Complete overview of running services

XAMPP Complete Interface Overview - Full local server environment

XAMPP Cloud Integration - Extend your local environment to the cloud

What Users Say

Trusted by millions of developers, students, and IT professionals worldwide.

"A very necessary tool for my work. It connects everything that I had to laboriously install before. XAMPP saves me hours of setup time on every project."

— SourceForge Verified User

"Great summary! XAMPP is a simple all-in-one package that installs Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin, and more - making it easy to run and test web applications locally."

— SourceForge Community Member

"Easy installation and setup. Supports PHP, MySQL, and Perl development. Includes phpMyAdmin for database management. Lightweight and flexible for local testing."

— Softonic Review

"I have been using XAMPP for over 5 years for all my local WordPress development. The one-click installer and clean control panel make it absolutely indispensable."

— Web Developer, Freelancer

"A very necessary tool for my work. It connects everything that I had to laboriously install before. XAMPP saves me hours of setup time on every project."

— SourceForge Verified User

"Great summary! XAMPP is a simple all-in-one package that installs Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin, and more - making it easy to run and test web applications locally."

— SourceForge Community Member

"Easy installation and setup. Supports PHP, MySQL, and Perl development. Includes phpMyAdmin for database management. Lightweight and flexible for local testing."

— Softonic Review

"I have been using XAMPP for over 5 years for all my local WordPress development. The one-click installer and clean control panel make it absolutely indispensable."

— Web Developer, Freelancer

Why XAMPP Over Alternatives?

Compare XAMPP with other popular self-hosted dev environments. See why millions choose XAMPP.

Feature	XAMPP	WAMP	MAMP	Laragon
Price	100% Free	Free	Free / Paid Pro	Free
Cross-Platform	Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris	Windows Only	Mac, Windows	Windows Only
Components Included	Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, FileZilla, Tomcat, OpenSSL	Apache, MySQL, PHP	Apache, MySQL, PHP, Python	Apache, MySQL, PHP
One-Click Install	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Open Source	Yes (GPLv2)	Yes	Partial	Yes
Community & Support	20+ Years, Huge Community	Moderate	Moderate	Growing
User Rating	4.4 / 5 Stars	4.0 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.5 / 5

Trust & Transparency

XAMPP is developed by Apache Friends, a non-profit project dedicated to promoting the Apache web server. For over 20 years, we have provided a completely free, open-source self-hosted dev environment with no hidden costs, no ads, and no data collection.

100% Free & Open Source - Licensed under GNU GPL v2. No subscriptions, no trials, no premium tiers.
No Malware, No Adware - Every release is scanned, signed, and distributed with SHA checksums for verification.
Community-Driven - Backed by a massive global community of developers, educators, and open-source contributors.
Transparent Development - Source code is publicly available. Anyone can audit, contribute, or fork the project.

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20+

Years of Trust

Millions

Downloads Worldwide

4.4/5

User Rating

GPLv2

Open Source License

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about XAMPP.

Is XAMPP really free to use?

Yes. XAMPP is completely free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2). There are no hidden fees, no premium versions, and no subscription required. You can use it for personal, educational, and commercial projects without any cost.

Can I use XAMPP for production websites?

XAMPP is designed specifically for local development and testing. The default security settings are intentionally minimal to make local development easy. If you plan to use XAMPP on a public server, you must manually configure passwords, port settings, and access restrictions. For production environments, we recommend a properly hardened server configuration.

Why does my antivirus flag XAMPP?

Some antivirus software may flag XAMPP components as potentially unwanted because the package includes server software (Apache, MySQL) and administrative tools that can modify system behavior. These are false positives. XAMPP contains no malware or adware. We recommend temporarily disabling real-time scanning during installation or adding XAMPP to your antivirus exclusion list.

What operating systems does XAMPP support?

XAMPP is available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Solaris. Each platform has a dedicated installer optimized for that operating system. The control panel interface and core functionality remain consistent across all platforms, allowing you to switch between operating systems without relearning the tool.

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