4 Ways to Run WordPress Locally - A Guide for WordPress Builders 🚀

Looking for the best way to run WordPress locally on your development machine? This video covers both beginner-friendly and advanced options for local WordPress development.

I start with user-friendly applications perfect for non-technical users and WordPress site builders: Local WP, WordPress Studio, and Kinsta Local. These tools offer simple interfaces and direct connections to their respective hosting platforms.

Then I dive into DDEV, a more developer-focused solution that I personally use. DDEV is a Docker-based local development environment that offers incredible speed and flexibility. I demonstrate how you can set up a complete WordPress installation in under a minute using simple command line tools.
Key benefits of DDEV covered in this video:

Lightning fast setup and automation
Consistent development environment across teams
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Built-in HTTPS support for secure testing
Integrated WordPress CLI tools
Highly customizable configuration

Whether you're a beginner looking for simple drag-and-drop solutions or an experienced developer wanting powerful command-line tools, this guide will help you choose the right local WordPress development setup for your needs.

Perfect for WordPress developers, freelancers, and anyone building WordPress sites who wants to work more efficiently on their local machine.
Links:

Local WP: https://localwp.com/
WordPress Studio: https://developer.wordpress.com/studio/
Kinsta Local: https://kinsta.com/devkinsta/
DDEV: https://ddev.readthedocs.io/