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How to Install WordPress on Localhost

Learn how to install WordPress on your computer using XAMPP, LocalWP, or MAMP in this easy 2025 guide. Build, test, and design sites locallyu2014no hosting needed! Perfect for beginners, developers, and agencies.

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How to Install WordPress on Localhost

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  1. H Ho ow w t to o I In ns st ta al ll l W Wo or rd dP Pr re es ss s o on n L Lo oc ca al lh ho os st t ( (2 20 02 25 5 G Gu ui id de e) ) Build, Test & Design WordPress Sites Locally – No Hostjng Needed! If you’re just startjng out with WordPress or want to experiment without buying a domain or hostjng, settjng up WordPress on localhost is a smart move. It’s completely free and gives you full control to design, test, or develop your site offmine. In this beginner-friendly 2025 guide, we’ll walk you through how to install WordPress on localhost using tools like XAMPP, LocalWP, and MAMP. What is Localhost? Localhost means your computer is running a server for testjng websites or apps. By installing WordPress locally, you can: • Build websites offmine • Test themes or plugins safely • Learn WordPress at your own pace • Avoid hostjng costs while learning Method 1: Install WordPress on Localhost using XAMPP (Windows/Linux/macOS) Step-by-step: 1.Download XAMPP Go to apachefriends.org and download the latest XAMPP version. 2.Install & Launch XAMPP Launch the installer and actjvate Apache and MySQL using the control panel. 3.Create a Database Visit htup://localhost/phpmyadmin and create a new database (e.g., wp_site). 4.Download WordPress Get it from wordpress.org and extract it into htdocs folder inside your XAMPP installatjon directory. 5.Start Installatjon Visit htup://localhost/your-folder-name in your browser → Select language → Enter DB info → Finish setup. Done! WordPress is now installed locally.

  2. Method 2: Use LocalWP (Easiest for Beginners – Windows & Mac) 1.Download LocalWP from localwp.com 2.Install and launch it 3.Click "Create a New Site" 4.Choose a name and preferred PHP version 5.Local will install WordPress automatjcally Bonus: Comes with a built-in SSL, mail tester, and instant admin login. Method 3: Use MAMP (Best for macOS Users) 1.Download MAMP from mamp.info 2.Install and launch it 3.Start servers → Open htup://localhost/phpMyAdmin 4.Create a database 5.Download and extract WordPress in htdocs 6.Run the installer in browser → Done! Tips for Local Development • Use duplicator plugins to migrate your site to live hostjng later • Keep backups, even if it's offmine • Experiment with themes and plugins safely • Use tools like DevKinsta or Bitnami if you prefer alternatjves Final Thoughts Installing WordPress on localhost is perfect for: • Beginners • Freelancers • Developers • Agencies testjng client sites Want to move your local site to a live domain? Let our team at WPFastSolutjons.com handle the migratjon, setup, and optjmizatjon — so you can launch with confjdence!

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