XAMPP Offline Installer

Name: XAMPP
Availability: InStock
Author: Apachefriends

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for Windows/macOS/Linux

Developer Tools · v8.2.12 · Open Source

Free, open source web development environment

Link checked against Apachefriends's official domain on June 14, 2026 (automated check; catalog maintained by Avinash Verma, Editor).

License: Open Source

Size: 157.6 MB

Platforms: Windows macOS Linux

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Quick answer: downloading XAMPP

XAMPP is a Open Source developer tool for Windows/macOS/Linux from Apachefriends. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (apachefriends.org) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

XAMPP Trust & Verification

External authoritative sources that identify and verify XAMPP.

Wikipedia article

XAMPP Offline Installer Downloads

Verified installer files, platform packages, store pages, and browser plugins when available.

Platform	Build	Architecture	Package	Download	Notes
Windows	EXE XAMPP 8.2.12 Windows x64 installer	64-bit	EXE	Download	Official Apache Friends SourceForge release
Windows	Standard package XAMPP official release page	Release page	Official site	Download	Publisher page for release notes, checksums, and alternate builds

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Windows

EXE

XAMPP 8.2.12 Windows x64 installer

64-bit

EXE

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Official Apache Friends SourceForge release

Windows

Standard package

XAMPP official release page

Release page

Official site

Download

Publisher page for release notes, checksums, and alternate builds

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Source: official offline / standalone installer — the verified file above installs without an internet connection.

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XAMPP Overview

XAMPP is a free, open-source web-development stack from Apache Friends that bundles the Apache web server, the MariaDB database (a MySQL-compatible fork), and PHP and Perl into a single, easy-to-install package for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It gives developers a local server environment for building and testing PHP web applications and content management systems like WordPress without configuring each component separately. A control panel starts and stops the services, and add-ons let you deploy popular applications quickly. A bundled phpMyAdmin manages the databases through the browser, and a mail-catching tool lets you test outgoing email locally without a real mail server. The offline installer is the full setup and installs without a network connection, which suits offline development and teaching labs. This page links straight to Apachefriends's official XAMPP source.

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XAMPP Offline Installer Key Features

Bundles Apache, MariaDB (MySQL-compatible), PHP, and Perl
One installer for a complete local web-development stack
Control panel to start and stop services
Ideal for testing PHP apps and CMSes like WordPress locally
Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux

XAMPP Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current XAMPP release:

Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Memory (RAM): 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
Disk Space: 165 MB free space
Processor: 1 GHz or faster (64-bit)

How to Install XAMPP

Follow these steps to install XAMPP offline on your PC:

1
Download the XAMPP offline installer from the official source below.
2
Double-click the installer file to launch the setup wizard.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting the components you wish to install (Apache, MySQL, PHP, etc.).
4
Choose the installation directory where XAMPP will be installed, then click 'Next' to proceed.
5
Once the installation is complete, launch XAMPP by clicking the 'Finish' button.

Common XAMPP Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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Apache service fails to start.

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Ensure that no other services (like Skype or IIS) are using port 80 or 443. You can change the Apache port in the 'httpd.conf' file located in the 'apache' folder of your XAMPP installation.

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MySQL does not start.

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Check if another instance of MySQL is running on your system. You can also change the MySQL port in the 'my.ini' file located in the 'mysql' folder of your XAMPP installation.