How to Install PHP on macos 2025

What you will read?

1 Step 1: Install Homebrew
2 Step 2: Update Homebrew
3 Step 3: Install PHP
4 Step 4: Verify Installation
5 Step 5: Start PHP Service (Optional)

PHP is a widely used scripting language for web development. On macOS 2025, you can install the latest PHP version using Homebrew, the recommended package manager.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

If Homebrew is not already installed, open Terminal and run:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Verify installation:

brew --version

Step 2: Update Homebrew

Make sure Homebrew is up to date:

brew update

Step 3: Install PHP

Install the latest PHP version:

brew install php

Step 4: Verify Installation

Check that PHP is installed and see the version:

php -v

Step 5: Start PHP Service (Optional)

You can start PHP as a background service if needed:

brew services start php

PHP is now installed on macOS 2025. You can start developing web applications or run PHP scripts directly from the terminal.