Install WP-CLI on Windows (XAMPP) in 5 Minutes – Fix Setup, PATH & Verify (2026)
Install WP-CLI on Windows (XAMPP) in 5 Minutes – Step-by-Step Guide 2026 🚀
In this video, you’ll learn how to install WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) on Windows using XAMPP in a simple, beginner-friendly way.
WP-CLI allows you to manage WordPress directly from the terminal — without using the dashboard. You can install plugins, manage users, fix errors, and control your entire WordPress site using commands.
This is a clean, step-by-step installation guide where we also verify the setup so everything works perfectly without errors.
🔧 What You Will Learn:
How to download and install WP-CLI on Windows
How to set up WP-CLI with XAMPP (PHP environment)
How to create wp.bat file for global access
How to add WP-CLI to system PATH
How to verify WP-CLI installation using commands
💻 Commands Used in This Video:
php -v
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-...
wp --info
wp cli version
wp plugin list
⚡ Why WP-CLI is Powerful:
Instead of clicking through WordPress admin panels, WP-CLI lets you:
Install plugins instantly
Manage themes and users
Fix WordPress errors faster
Automate repetitive tasks
🚀 Next Videos in This Series:
Install WordPress using WP-CLI
Manage plugins & themes via commands
Fix WordPress errors using WP-CLI
Build full WordPress sites without dashboard
💡 This is part of a complete WP-CLI tutorial series for beginners in 2026.
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Note: You can copy this code into your wp.bat file
@php "%~dp0wp.phar" %*