XAMPP

An easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP, and Perl

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Last Update: 2026-04-15

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XAMPP is a very easy to install Apache Distribution for Linux, Solaris, Windows, and Mac OS X. The package includes the Apache web server, MySQL, PHP, Perl, a FTP server and phpMyAdmin.

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MySQL
PHP
Perl
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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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joanliberty2026 Posted 2026-06-15

It works pretty well, but it could be much better. They could enable PHP features via checkboxes instead of wasting time searching through flat configuration files; they could improve virtual host management (domains and subdomains) and do away with manual setup; and they could stop it from crashing so often out of the blue, forcing me to restore from a backup just to get it working again. There are so many things that could be done, yet they stick with the same old format as always. I’m grateful that it exists, though. I appreciate XAMPP exists, but there isn't anything better (maybe Xampp-lite captures the essence of what it should be, but it still lacks some features to be complete), so for now, we only have XAMPP for work.
ruthjnstn Posted 2026-06-11

honestly XAMPP deserves way more credit than it gets. when i first had to set up a local environment for my PHP class i was fully expecting it to be a whole ordeal but it was actually so straightforward. apache and mysql up and running in like a few minutes, no separate installs, no hours of troubleshooting config files. just works. for anyone learning web dev or just needs a local server to test stuff without touching a live site, this is genuinely the move. i use it for school projects and personal experiments all the time and it has never really let me down. the fact that it is free is also kind of wild given how much it actually covers. only thing is it is not really built for production so do not get too comfortable, eventually you gotta learn proper deployment. but as a learning tool and local testing environment it is hard to beat. no notes honestly.
velasquezruth12 Posted 2026-06-08

As a web development student, XAMPP has honestly been one of the most useful tools I've used. Setting up a local development environment can be intimidating when you're first learning PHP and MySQL, but XAMPP made the whole process way easier than I expected. What I like most is that everything comes bundled together. Instead of spending hours figuring out how to install and configure different services separately, I was able to get Apache and MySQL running within minutes and start working on my projects right away. It's been super helpful for testing websites, school projects, and experimenting with new features before deploying them online.
farkido Posted 2026-05-25

XAMPP is a good app as I use the app I enjoy using it and it was so good
theplaysm Posted 2026-04-28

Legjobb, legfelhasználóbarátabb, ingyenes webszerver (gyerek korom óta elkísért).

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Solaris, Windows

Languages

English, German

Intended Audience

Developers, Education, Information Technology, System Administrators

User Interface

Non-interactive (Daemon), Web-based, Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

Perl, PHP

Related Categories

Perl Database Engines Servers, Perl Site Management Software, Perl HTTP Servers, Perl Internet Software, Perl Port Scanners, PHP Database Engines Servers, PHP Site Management Software, PHP HTTP Servers, PHP Internet Software, PHP Port Scanners

Registered

2002-09-04

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