XAMPP
v8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12)Free
Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl in one installer for local development. By Apache Friends
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
XAMPP is free software for Windows from Apache Friends. Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl in one installer for local development. Download it only from apachefriends.org. The latest version we track is 8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12)
- Publisher:
- Apache Friends
- Official site:
- apachefriends.org
- Licence:
- Free — Free; bundles open-source components under their own licences
- Requirements:
- Windows (64-bit)
Our verdict
The classic one-click local server for learning PHP and running WordPress on your own PC, and still widely taught in India. It is meant for development only, not as a production server. The download links go to Apache Friends' official SourceForge project.
Key features
- Apache, MariaDB, PHP and Perl preconfigured
- Control panel to start and stop services
- Builds for PHP 8.5, 8.4 and 8.3
Pros
- Pro: Simple setup for beginners
- Pro: Pick the PHP version you need
Cons
- Con: Not secure enough for production use
- Con: Linux and macOS builds currently unavailable
What's new in 8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12)
See what changed in 8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12) in the official release notes
Version history
Version 8.5.12 (PHP 8.5.12)Latest
date not stated · 191.0 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Requirements
- OS
- Windows (64-bit)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Free; bundles open-source components under their own licences
- Publisher
- apachefriends.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Can I use XAMPP for a live website?
No. Apache Friends designs XAMPP for local development; its default settings are not hardened for the internet.
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