How To Install Wordpress Locally (Step-by-Step)

🛠️ This is how to install WordPress locally in just a few minutes using XAMPP. Whether you're testing themes, developing plugins, or learning WordPress safely without messing up a live site, running it locally is the way to go. In this quick walkthrough, I’ll show you how to set up a local WordPress site from scratch—no prior experience needed. ✅ Download and install XAMPP to turn your PC into a web server ✅ Create a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin in your browser ✅ Set up WordPress by copying it into the XAMPP htdocs folder ✅ Configure the wp-config settings to connect your database ✅ Complete the WordPress installer and access your dashboard ✅ Learn how to restart your local site anytime with XAMPP 🎥 Sections: 0:00 How to Install WordPress Locally on Windows 0:04 Download and Set Up XAMPP 0:44 Create a Local Database Using phpMyAdmin 0:59 Download and Move WordPress into XAMPP htdocs 1:30 Run the WordPress Installer via Localhost 1:44 Connect WordPress to Your Local Database 2:19 Complete WordPress Setup and Access the Dashboard 2:26 How to Start and Access Your Local WordPress Site 👍 Like & Subscribe if you found this helpful!