WordPress Downloader is a PHP script designed to streamline the process of obtaining the latest version of WordPress, downloading it, and extracting it on your server, making it ready for installation.
- PHP must be installed on your server.
- The server should have the necessary permissions to write to the target directory.
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Download the Script:
- Obtain the
wp-downloader.php
script.
- Obtain the
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Upload to Your Server:
- Upload the
wp-downloader.php
script to your web server's root directory.
- Upload the
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Access the Script:
- Open your web browser and navigate to
http://yourdomain.com/wp-downloader.php
.
- Open your web browser and navigate to
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Follow the Instructions:
- The script will guide you through downloading and extracting the latest WordPress version.
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Complete Installation:
- Once the script finishes, visit your domain to complete the WordPress installation.
- Ensure that the target directory is either empty or does not contain critical files, as the script will extract contents directly.
- Use this script responsibly and ensure you have a backup of your data before running any script that modifies your website.
This script is released under the MIT License.