Playground Launcher Local WordPress lab
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A task-first launcher for learners who want to test WordPress changes, import code, run a blueprint, inspect files, and export the result without leaving the browser.

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Featured blueprints

1. Keep or manage PlaygroundsSave the temporary site, reopen saved browser sites, rename, or delete. Needs save

Save Playground

Temporary Playgrounds are lost on refresh or close. Save in browser storage for quick reuse, or save to a local directory when supported.

Saving 3028 / 3751 files

Your Playgrounds

WP
Unsaved PlaygroundNot saved to browser storage
WP
Research Browser PlaygroundCreated May 21, 2026
2. Work inside WordPressMove between Homepage, WP Admin, path navigation, and the active preview. Logged in

Fast routes

The real Playground keeps WordPress inside an iframe while the shell URL field navigates paths such as /wp-admin/.

Admin context

User
admin
Site
My WordPress Website
Status
Saved moment ago
3. Configure runtimeSet WordPress, PHP, language, network, and multisite behavior. Reset risk
Unsaved sites reset when settings apply. Saved Playgrounds expose limited configuration and use Save & Reload instead.
4. Edit project filesBrowse /wordpress, create files or folders, upload, browse, and edit code. wp-config.php
  • /wordpress
  • wp-admin
  • wp-content
  • wp-includes
  • index.php
  • readme.html
  • wp-config.php
  • wp-login.php
1  <?php define( 'CONCATENATE_SCRIPTS', false );
2  /**
3   * The base configuration for WordPress.
4   * Database settings, auth keys, and ABSPATH live here.
5   */
6  define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name_here' );
7  define( 'DB_USER', 'username_here' );
8  define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'password_here' );
9  define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );
5. Package and run blueprintsEdit blueprint.json, copy a link, download a bundle, or run the current recipe. Blueprint

/blueprint.json

{
  "$schema": "https://playground.wordpress.net/blueprint-schema.json",
  "login": true,
  "landingPage": "/hello-from-playground/",
  "preferredVersions": { "php": "8.3", "wp": "latest" },
  "features": {}
}
6. Inspect database and logsDownload SQLite, open database tools, and review Playground, WordPress, and PHP logs. No errors

Database

Database management is an early access feature.

Driver
MySQL emulation backed by SQLite
Path
/wordpress/wp-content/database/.ht.sqlite
Size
452 KB

Logs

No problems so far. Runtime messages from Playground, WordPress, and PHP appear here when available.
7. Export, import, or hand off resultsDownload the Playground, export to GitHub, or start again from imported source. Ship