WordPress Studio is an open source desktop application for creating and managing WordPress sites and testing and building plugins and themes locally. Powered by WordPress Playground and WordPress.com, it streamlines modern WordPress development workflows and requires no external dependencies.
Spin up sites in seconds, sync with WordPress.com or Pressable, or import any WordPress site to work on it locally. Use the Studio CLI to access WordPress Studio features outside the desktop application. Share live preview links with clients, and collaborate with the built-in AI Assistant that runs WP-CLI commands natively.
WordPress Studio is free to use for Mac and Windows. Simply download the app to start building and testing — no dependencies required.
Download WordPress Studio for:
- macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)
- Windows
Push updates or pull down a WordPress.com or Pressable production or staging site with just a few clicks. Choose exactly which parts of your site to sync, like specific plugins, standalone themes, or the database, so you’re always in control. Learn more about Studio Sync →
Preview, polish, then hand it off. Share a stable, cloud-hosted preview link that your clients or team can access at any time. Preview sites expire after seven days without updates. Learn more about Preview Sites →
Skip the repetitive setup and ask the assistant to install plugins, create pages, or run WP-CLI commands without leaving the app or searching for syntax. Learn more about the Studio Assistant →
Studio stays aligned with the latest innovations in WordPress development, giving you early access to cutting-edge tools, version support, and experimental features without needing to configure anything manually or run any dependencies.
- Installation instructions
- Feature guides
- Troubleshooting and FAQs
We’d love to hear about your experience using Studio. If you have questions, suggestions, or run into issues, reach out to our Happiness Engineers. Because Studio is open source, you can also:
- Open a GitHub Issue to to suggest ideas or report bugs
- Submit pull requests for bug fixes and enhancements
- Proposals for new features may require additional review and discussion
For details, please see our Contributing Guidelines and Code Contributions guide.
WordPress Studio is GPLv2 licensed.