Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download a WordPress Site to Local Host XAMPP

If you're working on a WordPress website, you may need to download the site to your local host XAMPP for testing and development purposes. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Step 1: Install XAMPP

First, you need to install XAMPP on your computer. It's a free open-source software that allows you to run a local server on your own computer. You can download it from the official website, https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html.

Step 2: Create a Database

Once you have installed XAMPP, you need to create a new database. Open XAMPP and start Apache and MySQL servers. Then, open your browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. From there, create a new database by clicking on the "New" button on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Download and Install WordPress

Download the latest version of WordPress from https://wordpress.org/download/. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the contents of the WordPress folder to the htdocs folder in the XAMPP installation directory.

Step 4: Configure the wp-config.php File

Open the wp-config-sample.php file in a text editor and rename it to wp-config.php. Then, configure the database settings by entering your database name, username, and password.

define( 'DB_NAME', 'name_of_your_database_here' ); define( 'DB_USER', 'your_database_username_here' ); define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password_here' ); define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );

Step 5: Run the Installation

Open your browser and go to http://localhost/wordpress/. You'll be prompted to choose your language and enter your site information. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 6: Download Your WordPress Site

To download your WordPress site, go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Tools > Export. Select "All content" and click on the "Download Export File" button. A .xml file will be downloaded to your computer.

Step 7: Import Your WordPress Site to XAMPP

To import your WordPress site to XAMPP, go to the WordPress dashboard on your local host and navigate to Tools > Import. Click on "WordPress" and install the WordPress Importer plugin if you haven't already. Upload the .xml file that you downloaded in the previous step and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the import process.

Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded your WordPress site to local host XAMPP for testing and development purposes.