WPronto 5.0 gives you a fast, lightweight and fully configured WordPress development environment for Windows — without bloated control panels, complicated setup or endless configuration. Now with built-in Ngrok tunnel for instant client sharing!
Launch Nginx, PHP and MariaDB with one click. No terminal commands, no confusing setup, no wasted time.
WPronto configures databases, local domains and WordPress files for you — so you can focus on development instead of server setup.
Create multiple WordPress projects and switch between them effortlessly. Each project has its own database, local domain, and settings — all organized in one place.
One-click backup creates a full copy of your site files AND database. One-click restore instantly brings your site back to any saved state. All backups are stored in organized folders by site and date.
Delete unused projects instantly — no manual folder hunting or config cleanup required.
Control the entire server without touching the mouse: start, stop, open admin, manage backups and more. Your workflow just got faster.
Two workflows in one tool. For real sites: full WordPress setup.
For quick tests: just create a project named php and
start coding — no database or WordPress installation needed.
Share your local project with clients instantly via secure Ngrok tunnel. No hosting, no deployment, no port forwarding — just one click and your client can see your work live!
Manage databases with phpMyAdmin or control WordPress via command line using WP-CLI.
Download and install WPronto 5.0 on your Windows computer in just a few clicks.
Enter your project name and let WPronto automatically configure the entire WordPress environment for you.
Open your local WordPress site, log into the admin dashboard and continue developing normally.
Press "Start" (or Ctrl+Shift+S) and WPronto will automatically launch Nginx, PHP and MariaDB. Your local development environment becomes ready in seconds. The server status will change from red (Stopped) to green (Running).
Press "Create" (or
Ctrl+Shift+C) to begin a new WordPress project.
Enter a project name (use underscores for multi-word names, like
best_store). WPronto will automatically create the
database and configure the local domain.
After creating your site, follow the instructions of the WordPress installation wizard — select a language, enter a site name, username, password, and email.
If you need to restart the server (for example, after changing PHP settings), press "Restart" (or Ctrl+Shift+R). WPronto will gracefully stop and then restart all services. This is faster and more convenient than stopping and starting manually.
Press "Stop" (or Ctrl+Shift+X) to pause the local server. Your projects, databases and settings remain saved between sessions.
Click the "phpMyAdmin" button (or
Ctrl+Shift+P) to view database tables, execute
SQL queries, or configure your project. Access credentials:
username root, password (empty).
To quickly open the admin panel of your site, simply double-click on the project name in the left panel (or Ctrl+Shift+A). You can also right-click on the project to open a context menu with additional options. The admin panel opens automatically if the server is running.
Right-click on the project and select "Open Project" (or Ctrl+Shift+O) to instantly open the project folder in Windows Explorer. This is the easiest way to access your theme files, upload images, or manually edit any project files.
💡 Tip: You can also open the project folder
directly by navigating to
WPronto/www/your-project-name/.
Select a site and click "Backup" (or
Ctrl+Shift+B) to save all files and the
database. You can also right-click the project and choose
"Backup" from the menu.
Backups are stored
in:
WPronto/backups/your-site/YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS/
To restore a site from a backup, select the site and click the "Restore" button (or Ctrl+Shift+F). You can also right-click on the project and select "Restore" from the context menu. WPronto will automatically recreate the site, restore all files and the database.
Right-click on the project and select "Open Backup" (or Ctrl+Shift+G) to instantly open the folder containing all backups for this project. This is useful when you need to manually manage or clean up old backups. The folder opens directly in Windows Explorer.
💡 Tip: All backups are stored in organized folders by site and date, making it easy to find any previous version of your project.
Share your project with your client without deploying it to a hosting server, allowing them to view your website in real time. Click "Share" (or press Ctrl+Shift+T), and within about a minute your client will be able to access your site. For more information, see the Quick Guide section.
If the connection with your client is unexpectedly lost, click "Refresh" (or press Ctrl+Shift+U) to re-establish the connection and get a new public URL.
Close the connection with your client by clicking "Close" (or pressing Ctrl+Shift+W).
Delete unnecessary projects with the
"Delete" button (or
Ctrl+Shift+D). You can also right-click on the
project and select "Delete" from the context
menu. This removes all files and the database.
Please be careful!
WPronto provides two PHP versions: 8.3 and 8.5. Simply select the desired version from the dropdown menu next to the server status. The server will automatically restart with the new PHP version. If you are used to proven stability, choose PHP 8.3. If you want to try new PHP features, go for the updated 8.5.
Click the "Help" button to open detailed documentation covering all available tools, keyboard shortcuts, components, and features of WPronto 5.0. You can also visit the official website or change the interface language.
WPronto offers three theme modes: Light, Dark, and System. Click the theme toggle button (☀️/🌙/🌓) to switch between modes. The System mode automatically matches your Windows theme settings. Pick the one that feels right for your eyes.
After this, the admin panel of your site will open.
After this, the admin panel of the selected site will become available.
WPronto supports many keyboard shortcuts for various tasks. Click the button below to view the full list of available hotkeys.
After this, all website files and the database will be permanently deleted, except for the backup copies stored in the backup folder.
After this, a backup folder will be created in the program root, where backup files and databases are stored.
Your language preference is saved for the next launch.
✅ WPronto will automatically restore all files and the database. No manual file copying or database import needed!
php.
Your_Drive/WPronto/www/php/
index.php — error reporting is already
enabled!
WordPress and databases will not be created — only pure PHP. After this, you can use this folder for any PHP scripts, learning, or testing.
If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning about "Unknown publisher", click More info → Run anyway. WPronto is completely safe.
You can also temporarily disable Smart App Control in Windows Security settings.
WPronto focuses on simplicity, lightweight architecture and WordPress-first workflow instead of overloaded interfaces and complicated configuration panels. Plus, it offers built-in Ngrok sharing for instant client demos.
Yes. WPronto is completely free for personal and commercial use. It is distributed under the terms of the MIT License.
WPronto includes Nginx, Ngrok, WordPress, PHP, MariaDB, phpMyAdmin and WP-CLI out of the box.
Replace the files inside the WPronto/core/php folder
with a newer PHP version.
Replace the WordPress files inside the
WPronto/template
directory to use newer WordPress versions for future projects.
All local WordPress projects are stored inside the
WPronto/www folder.
Login: root, password: leave the field empty.
WPronto supports file uploads up to 256 MB by default.
By default, WPronto has PHP error display disabled for security reasons, and this is the correct decision. But during development, you can easily enable it by adding the following lines at the beginning of your PHP script:
<?php
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Your code here...
?>
Before sharing your site with a client, try temporarily disabling your antivirus and repeat the operation. Some antivirus programs may block Ngrok tunnel creation.
Also check that:
💡 Tip: If the problem persists, try using the Refresh button (or Ctrl+Shift+U) to get a new URL.
Download WPronto 5.0 for free and start working today. Get a lightweight local development environment designed specifically for WordPress developers, now with built-in Ngrok sharing!
Kickstart your WordPress development with these clean, modern starter themes. Built specifically for WPronto 5.0 workflow — download, install and start coding immediately.
A classic starter theme based on PHP templates with ACF support, a clean structure, and minimal dependencies. Perfect for developers who are used to the classic approach.
A modern starter, blocky theme with Full Site Editing support, theme.json, block patterns, and minimal PHP. Perfect for developers looking to embrace the future of WordPress.
wp-content/themes/. Then go
to the WordPress admin panel and activate this template as a theme.
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All hotkeys use Ctrl+Shift+[Key] to avoid conflicts with system shortcuts.