Studio

Studio by WordPress.com is a free desktop app that helps developers streamline their local WordPress development workflows.

With Studio, you’ll be able to easily build and maintain local WordPress websites without manual server setup or tool configuration. It also allows you to share your work publicly (think: with clients, team members, or design teams) through temporary preview sites hosted on WordPress.com and easily sync local Studio sites with hosted websites.

Quick Start

To install Studio, visit the official Studio page and download the installer for your operating system: macOS or Windows. Alternatively, you can install Studio for Windows directly from the Microsoft Store.

Install Studio for macOS

To install and start using Studio on macOS:

1. Download the correct installer for your computer’s specs: Silicon or Intel.
2. Open the downloaded file.
3. Drag the Studio application to your Applications folder.
4. Double-click the Studio icon to start the Studio app.
5. Name your first site and click Continue.

Install Studio for Windows

You can install Studio directly from the Microsoft Store or from WordPress.com.

To install and start using Studio on Windows from Microsoft Store:

1. Access Studio on the Microsoft Store from your Windows computer.
2. Click Install.
3. Once installed, launch Studio from your Start menu.
4. Name your first site and click Continue.

To install and start using Studio on Windows from WordPress.com:

1. Download the Windows installer.
2. Open the setup .exe file.
3. Wait for Studio to install, it will launch automatically once the installation is complete. 
4. Name your first site and click Continue.

Connect to WordPress.com

By connecting your WordPress.com account to Studio, you can start using preview sites and ensure that you get immediate access to any upcoming features that depend on a WordPress.com connection.

If you don’t already have a WordPress.com account, you can create one for free here.

To connect Studio to WordPress.com:

1. Click the WordPress.com button in Studio’s sidebar.
2. A new browser window will open. Log into WordPress.com.
3. On the authorization screen, click Approve to connect Studio to your account.
4. Once approved, a popup will appear prompting you to open the Studio app. Click on the “Open Studio” option to finalize the process. If the “Share” settings do not change after logging into WordPress.com, you might need to re-start the desktop app.

Next Steps and Feedback

We hope Studio effortlessly fits into your local development workflow. Be sure to check out our other docs about specific Studio features:

• Sites
• Preview Sites
• Studio Sync
• Import & Export
• Studio Assistant
• Studio Frequently Asked Questions

Studio is an open source project that welcomes all contributions. If you spot a bug or the Studio feature you need is missing, we have some options:

• Reach out to our Happiness Engineers for specific questions about using Studio.
• Open an issue in the repository to report bugs, suggest ideas, or request new features.