Laragon is a modern, lightweight, and incredibly fast local development server that has taken the web development community by storm. Known for its isolated environment and portable architecture, it simplifies how developers work with PHP, Node.js, Python, Java, and various database management systems.

You can create a complete application skeleton instantly by using Laragon's "Quick App" feature. Right-click the Laragon tray icon, go to "Quick app", and choose a framework like "WordPress" or "Laravel". Laragon will automatically download and set up a fresh installation for you.

Laragon keeps your system clean. It doesn’t install services; instead, it runs everything within its own containerized structure.

Some antiviruses (like Avast or Windows Defender) may quarantine the unlocker.exe or nsudo.exe files because they modify the hosts file. Rest assured, these are safe. Add an exception for your Laragon folder.

| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit recommended) | | Disk Space | Core binary is ~2MB (plus space for services) | | Memory | <4MB RAM for core (more for services) | | Additional | Visual C++ Redistributable (for PHP, Apache) |

Effortlessly switch between different PHP, Apache, or MySQL versions with just a few clicks.

: For most users, especially those new to Laragon, the Full version (installer) is the best choice. It ensures all dependencies are in place and gets you up and running faster. Experienced users who value maximum portability may prefer the portable ZIP.

The "Full" installer package contains pre-configured development tools ready for production-imitation workflows. Included Version / Type Apache 2.4.x Standard HTTP server functionality Database MySQL 5.7 / MariaDB Relational database management Scripting PHP 7.4.x (Upgrade available) Server-side execution engine Shell Advanced Windows command line terminal Memory Cache Redis & Memcached Data caching and session storage Utilities Git, Composer, NPM, NodeJS Dependency and version control managers Step-by-Step Installation Guide