XAMPP

Spec sheet

Purpose

XAMPP is an easy-to-install Apache distribution for developers, containing MariaDB, PHP and Perl.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Platforms

The project lists distributions for Windows, Linux and OS X.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Security

The FAQ warns that default settings include a passwordless MySQL root account and network-accessible MySQL, and advises securing XAMPP before publishing anything online.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Support

The project provides documentation as FAQs and directs users to its forums or Stack Overflow for unanswered questions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Founded

2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · apachefriends.org

Browser version

The downloads page lists a browser edition that includes Alpine Linux, Apache, MariaDB, PHP, Perl and phpMyAdmin, tested on desktop Chrome and derivatives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Components

The Windows downloads include Apache, MariaDB, PHP, phpMyAdmin, OpenSSL, the XAMPP Control Panel, FileZilla FTP Server, Mercury Mail Transport System, Tomcat and Perl.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Database

XAMPP ships MariaDB instead of MySQL, and its FAQ says the commands and tools are the same for both.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Development focus

XAMPP is intended for development environments and is not meant for production use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Install options

Windows users can install XAMPP with an installer or use ZIP and 7zip archives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Licensing

XAMPP is free of charge and may be copied under the GNU GPL, while each included product has its own license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Project history

Apache Friends co-founder Kay Vogelgesang is described as having co-founded the project in 2002.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Security tool

The XAMPP Security console can set passwords for MySQL root and phpMyAdmin and enable authentication for the demo pages, but does not address every security issue.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apachefriends.org

Plans and prices

Every XAMPP plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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