DevKinsta: The Ultimate Local WordPress Development Environment

Build, test, and deploy WordPress sites with confidence using DevKinsta - the free local development tool that perfectly replicates our hosting infrastructure. Trusted by 500,000+ developers and agencies worldwide for seamless WordPress development.

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Active Developers

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What is DevKinsta?

DevKinsta is a powerful, free local WordPress development suite designed by the team behind Kinsta hosting. It provides everything you need to create, develop, and test WordPress websites locally before deploying them to production.

Why DevKinsta?

  • ✓ Mirrors Kinsta hosting environment
  • ✓ One-click WordPress installation
  • ✓ Built-in development tools
  • ✓ Seamless deployment to Kinsta
  • ✓ Multi-site support
  • ✓ Free forever, no restrictions
$ DevKinsta v3.0
WordPress 6.4.2 ✓
PHP 8.1 ✓
MySQL 8.0 ✓
SSL Enabled ✓
Email Testing ✓
Ready for development!

DevKinsta interface preview

Powerful DevKinsta Features

One-Click WordPress Setup

Create new WordPress sites instantly with DevKinsta's one-click installation. Choose from the latest WordPress version or specific versions for compatibility testing.

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Multiple PHP Versions

Test your WordPress sites with different PHP versions (7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2) to ensure compatibility and optimal performance across all environments.

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Built-in Email Testing

Test email functionality without external services. DevKinsta captures all outgoing emails in a local inbox, perfect for testing contact forms and notifications.

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Database Management

Access and manage your local WordPress databases with the built-in Adminer interface. Import, export, and manipulate data with ease.

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SSL Certificates

All DevKinsta sites automatically include SSL certificates for local HTTPS development. Test your sites exactly as they'll run in production.

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Multi-site Support

Create and manage unlimited WordPress sites locally. Perfect for agencies and developers working on multiple projects simultaneously.

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Push to Kinsta Hosting

Deploy your locally developed sites directly to Kinsta hosting with seamless integration. No FTP or complex deployment processes required.

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Cross-Platform Support

DevKinsta works perfectly on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Consistent development experience across all operating systems.

Why Choose DevKinsta Over Alternatives?

Feature DevKinsta XAMPP Local by Flywheel MAMP
Price Free Free Freemium Freemium
WordPress Optimized
Email Testing
Multiple PHP Versions ⚠️
Push to Production ✅ Kinsta ⚠️ Flywheel
SSL Support ⚠️ ⚠️
User-Friendly Interface

Getting Started with DevKinsta

1

Download DevKinsta

Download DevKinsta for your operating system. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Installation takes just a few minutes.

2

Create Your First Site

Use the one-click WordPress installation to create your first local site. Choose your preferred PHP version and site name.

3

Start Developing

Open your WordPress admin panel and start building. All changes are saved locally and ready for testing and deployment.

System Requirements

💻 Windows

  • Windows 10 or later
  • 4GB RAM minimum
  • 2GB available disk space
  • Docker Desktop compatible

🍎 macOS

  • macOS 10.15 or later
  • 4GB RAM minimum
  • 2GB available disk space
  • Intel or Apple Silicon

🐧 Linux

  • Ubuntu 18.04+ or equivalent
  • 4GB RAM minimum
  • 2GB available disk space
  • Docker support

Download DevKinsta Free

Join 500,000+ developers who trust DevKinsta for local WordPress development. Start building better WordPress sites today.

💻 Windows
150MB - v3.0
🍎 macOS
180MB - v3.0
🐧 Linux
160MB - v3.0

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What Developers Say About DevKinsta

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"DevKinsta has completely transformed my WordPress development workflow. The seamless integration with Kinsta hosting makes deployment effortless. It's become an essential tool for our agency."

Sarah Chen
Lead Developer, WebCraft Agency
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"The email testing feature in DevKinsta is a game-changer. No more external tools needed for testing contact forms and notifications. Plus, it's completely free with no limitations."

Michael Rodriguez
Freelance WordPress Developer
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"DevKinsta's multi-site support allows us to manage 20+ client projects simultaneously. The push-to-live feature saves us hours every week. Absolutely love it!"

Emma Johnson
CTO, Digital Solutions Inc.

DevKinsta Support & Resources

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Complete Documentation

Access comprehensive guides covering installation, configuration, and advanced DevKinsta features. Step-by-step tutorials for every level.

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Video Tutorials

Watch detailed video guides covering DevKinsta setup, development workflows, and best practices for WordPress development.

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Community Support

Join thousands of developers in our community forum. Get help, share tips, and discuss DevKinsta with fellow WordPress developers.

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Troubleshooting

Find solutions to common DevKinsta issues with our troubleshooting guide. Get back to development quickly with expert solutions.

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