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Eclipse PHP Development Tools

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Eclipse PHP Development Tools is ranked #2 of 21 in PHP IDEs on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on PHP IDEs

Free plan
Yeseclipse.dev
PHP refactoring
Yeseclipse.dev
Xdebug debugging
Yeseclipse.dev
Unit testing tools
Yeseclipse.dev
Remote development
Yeseclipse.dev
Supported platforms
multi-platformeclipse.dev

Facts

Purpose
PDT provides a PHP IDE framework for Eclipse to develop PHP-based web applications and extend PHP capabilities through the Web Tools Project.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Editing
Listed features include syntax highlighting, syntax validation, content assist, code navigation, formatting, refactoring, and code templates.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Debugging and profiling
PDT lists PHP debugging and profiling with Zend Debugger or Xdebug.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Testing
PHPUnit is listed as a PDT feature.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Remote projects
Remote Projects is listed as a PDT feature.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Downloads
The PHP Developers package is offered for OS X, Windows, and Linux in 64-bit and ARM 64-bit builds, and requires Java to be installed.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Eclipse integration
PDT can be installed into an existing Eclipse workspace through Help → Install New Software or by dragging to the running workspace.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Extensions
The site lists open source PDT extensions including Symfony, Twig, YAML, Smarty, Emmet, and CS-Fixer.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
License
The Eclipse project page lists Eclipse Public License 2.0 and notes that some source code or binaries may have different terms.projects.eclipse.org · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The PDT site points users to its manual, forum, wiki, mailing list, and bug submission link.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026
Release status
The project page labels PDT as Mature and lists version 8.4 dated 2025-12-10 as its latest release.projects.eclipse.org · 29 Sept 2026
Who it serves
The PHP Developers package is described as a starting point for PHP developers and includes PHP language support, a Git client, XML Editor, Mylyn, and Terminal.eclipse.dev · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
2004eclipse.dev · 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Brussels, Belgiumeclipse.dev · 23 Sept 2026

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