About Local
Local is a desktop app for building WordPress sites on your own computer. It sets up WordPress for you, so you can start building without configuring a server by hand.
What it does
Local installs WordPress with one click and includes SSL. It offers root SSH access, WP-CLI and the ability to switch PHP environments for testing. Live Links create a shareable URL, so clients and colleagues can see a site before it goes live. The app can also push and pull sites to hosting services, and it can back up site files to cloud storage such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
Key features
- One-click WordPress installation with SSL
- Live Links to share sites with clients
- Root SSH access and WP-CLI
- Switch PHP environments for testing
- Cloud backups to Google Drive or Dropbox
Who it's for
WordPress developers, designers and agencies that want a quick local build environment and an easy way to share work in progress before launch.
Pricing and good to know
The app can be downloaded for free. Hosting and some connected features are offered separately, and the site lists add-ons as well. Check which features are included in your version before you rely on them for a client project.
Highlights
- One-click WordPress installation with SSL
- Live Links to share sites with clients
- Root SSH access and WP-CLI
- Switch PHP environments for testing
- Cloud backups to Google Drive or Dropbox
