LocalWP (by WP Engine)

The #1 local WordPress development tool: fast, reliable, and effortless site creation.

• Official Website: https://localwp.com
• Primary Category: Developer Tools & Workflow
• License / Pricing: Free

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Overview

LocalWP (formerly Local by Flywheel) lets you spin up lightning-fast local WordPress installations in seconds. Switch between PHP versions (7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3), web servers (Nginx, Apache), and MySQL versions with one click. Features Live Links for client previews and Mailpit for email testing.

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Key Features

• One-click: One-click local WordPress site creation in under 30 seconds
• Hot-swap: Hot-swap PHP versions (7.4 through 8.3), Nginx, Apache, and MySQL engines
• Built-in: Built-in Mailpit catches all outgoing emails locally with zero spam risk
• Live: Live Links share secure public tunnel URLs with clients without deploying
• One-click: One-click push and pull to WP Engine and Flywheel hosting

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Code & Integration Example

// Access Local site via: http://mysite.local with trusted SSL certificate.

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Why Developers Choose LocalWP (by WP Engine)

LocalWP (by WP Engine) is trusted by the WordPress community because it balances reliability with deep extensibility. Whether you are running a single client site or managing an enterprise network of hundreds of installations, it integrates cleanly into modern WordPress workflows.

• Developer Friendly: Built to respect WordPress coding standards with action hooks and filters.
• Actively Maintained: Frequently updated for the latest major WordPress versions.
• Community Backed: Comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and community support forums.