XAMPP stands for -platform, A pache, M ariaDB (formerly MySQL), P HP, and P erl. While newer versions are primarily 64-bit, the 32-bit (win32) versions are still downloaded for legacy systems or specific compatibility needs. 0.5.6 , 0.5.17 Core Components Apache : The web server that handles HTTP requests. MariaDB/MySQL : The relational database management system.
XAMPP version typically refers to the version of the XAMPP Control Panel . While the overall XAMPP bundle might have a different version number (such as 1.8.x or 5.6.x), this specific control panel is widely used for managing local web server environments on Windows . Core Components xampp 32 1