PHP Fiddle is a Windows desktop application that allows you to execute PHP code on the fly. Excellent for testing, learning, and experimenting without having to install a web server or IDE environment. Suitable for both beginners and professionals of all ages looking for a fast way to execute code. Created by swedish PHP developer T. Almroth.
Where is PHP Fiddle installed? -- PHP Fiddle is by default installed in %LocalAppData%\Programs\php-fiddle.
Can I enable more PHP extensions or edit the PHP.ini configuration? -- Yes, make any changes to %LocalAppData%\Programs\php-fiddle\resources\app\php\php.ini and restart the application.
Can I update the PHP version? -- Yes, you can grab a new release of PHP at the PHP for Windows website and replace the folder at %LocalAppData%\Programs\php-fiddle\resources\app\php.
The project is built with Node.js using Electron.
The PHP logotype is property of The PHP Group.
The javascript source code editor bundled with this software is CodeMirror.
Make sure you have Node.js v22+ installed and follow these steps to build PHP Fiddle from source:
# Clone the project and navigate to the directory
git clone https://github.com/timint/phpfiddle.git && cd phpfiddle
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Simulate running the app
npm run start
# Build and compile app to dist/ folder
npm run build