New XAMPP for Windows with MySQL 5. Last week we released a new version of XAMPP for Linux providing the new MySQL 5 software. Today we also can announce a new version for Windows containing the new version of MySQL. Also new in the Windows version of XAMPP: upgraded version of Apache (2.0.55), PHP (4.4.1), […]

Life is no Ponyhof (a modern German saying): With an unusually long and arduous 8-week beta phase, we have finally managed to release and announce a new “final” XAMPP version. In this version of XAMPP we mainly updated: MySQL (5.1.33), PHP (5.2.9), and phpMyAdmin (3.1.3.1). The Linux and Mac OS X versions also contain updated […]

I had to write this article cause I couldn’t find any complete solution to help people out with updating XAMPP in Windows. Well, finally here is an easy to understand, step by step guide to upgrade XAMPP that actually works. Kudos! If you are updating XAMPP after a long time like me than be ready […]

Hi Apache Friends! We just released a new version of XAMPP for Windows for PHP versions 8.2.12, 8.1.25 and 8.0.30. New versions for Linux and OS X will come soon! You can download these new installers at http://www.apachefriends.org/download.html as always. These installers include the next main components: PHP 8.2.12, 8.1.25 or 8.0.30 Apache 2.4.58 MariaDB […]

You probably stumbled upon one of these two errors: bash: mysql: command not found error when you tried to run a MySQL command from the bash terminal ‘mysql’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file error when you tried to run a MySQL command from the Command Prompt […]

There are a lot of things to love about XAMPP, but the update process is not one of them. There’s nothing automatic about it, and you can go ahead and plan on hitting a few bumps along the way. You might be asking yourself, “Why not just follow the official documentation”? And that’s a very […]

Technical errors are rarely a welcome sight, especially if they interrupt your workflow. If you’re using XAMPP for local development, you might have run into a particularly confusing message that reads, “XAMPP error Apache Shutdown Unexpectedly”. Finding a way to quickly resolve this vague issue so you can get back to work can be frustrating. […]

The XAMPP Stack of Software is an Open-source Localhost-based server encompassing software packages that offer several functionalities. You can use the XAMPP Control Panel to start or deactivate all Software that comes with it. With XAMPP in place, you can test projects/modifications before releasing them to the Internet. The MySQL Database forms a vital component […]

XAMPP is an open-source web development application distributed by Apache Friends, offering an entire development stack in one package. XAMPP comes with Apache HTTP, MariaDB, and interpreters for PHP and Perl. This makes XAMPP a quick way to deploy web development solutions even on a localhost. This all-in-one package is a flexible solution for new […]

XAMPP is used by many WordPress administrators to set up WordPress environments. While there are many different case uses, some of the most common use cases are to set up a staging, development or testing environment. As a highly configurable environment, XAMPP offers many advantages, including the ability to set up multiple WordPress sites through […]