Docker-based local PHP+Node.js web development environments
Publisher’s description
What is DDEV?
DDEV is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from DDEV Foundation. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.25.4, released on September 2, 2026. 13 versions are listed since December 10, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 95,166 times. The source code on GitHub (ddev/ddev) has 3,929 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Docker-based local PHP+Node.js web development environments”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.5 a year)
In short: DDEV is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DDEV safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A0BCA7D8F97612D2AAFAA627FF941AA3EB427D4D6014F0395CC01AC612ABE9AE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 7.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25.4Latest | September 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.3 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.2 | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.1 | February 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.25.0 | February 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.24.10 | November 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.24.9 | November 4, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.24.8 | September 17, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DDEVFoundation.DDEV -echoco install ddev -yddev_windows_amd64_installer.v1.25.4.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DDEV Foundation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ddev/ddev
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.25.4
- Released
- September 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 18, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 7.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 95,166
- GitHub stars
- 3,929
- GitHub forks
- 716
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DDEVFoundation.DDEV
- Chocolatey package
- ddev
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Frequently asked questions
Is DDEV free?
Yes. DDEV is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is DDEV safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DDEV with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DDEV be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DDEV run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DDEV?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 10, 2024.
Can I use DDEV without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DDEV?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
