Local is a free local development environment designed to simplify the workflow of WordPress developers and designers.
Publisher’s description
What is Local?
Local is a proprietary ides & code editor program for Windows from WPEngine, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 854.7 MB. 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 10.2.0, released on October 15, 2026. 12 versions are listed since September 14, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 16,220 times. Similar programs include OpenCode, Node.js (LTS) and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Large download (854.7 MB)
In short: Local is an ides & code editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Local safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.localwp.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E2A55DBA29AAF14082C3873ECF8DB0545C2E9462C97AECD3F275D556ABE9F87B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 3 years · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2.0Latest | October 15, 2026 | 854.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.1.2 | August 24, 2026 | 844.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.1.1 | June 8, 2026 | 832.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.1.0 | May 5, 2026 | 810.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.0.0 | March 12, 2026 | 795.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.2.9 | October 20, 2025 | 796.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.2.8 | September 1, 2025 | 742.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.2.5 | June 17, 2025 | 742.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Flywheel.Local -echoco install local -ylocal-10.2.0-windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask localInformation
- Publisher
- WPEngine, Inc.
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 10.2.0
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 16,220
- Website
- localwp.com
- winget ID
- Flywheel.Local
- Chocolatey package
- local
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Local free?
Local is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Local safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.localwp.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 Local 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 Local be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Local run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Local?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 14, 2023.
Can I use Local without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Local?
OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), RStudio, Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
