PHP is a popular server-side programming language used to create dynamic websites and web applications. It is widely used in web development because of its simplicity and compatibility with web servers like Apache and Nginx. You can easily install PHP and run PHP scripts directly on your Android device for learning and testing purposes. Here’s what you can do with PHP in Termux:
- Run and test PHP scripts on your Android device.
- Create dynamic websites and web applications.
- Start a local PHP development server.
- Practice backend web development without a PC.
- Combine PHP with Nginx or Apache servers.
- Learn PHP programming and server-side scripting.
Installation Commands
Update and upgrade packages.
pkg update && pkg upgrade
Install PHP in Termux.
pkg install php
Check PHP version.
php -v
Usage Commands
Run a PHP file.
php filename.php
Start PHP local server.
php -S 127.0.0.1:4040
Start PHP server on another port.
php -S 127.0.0.1:8080
Create a simple PHP file (Directly Copy and Paste this code).
echo '<?php
echo "
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang=\"en\">
<head>
<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">
<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">
<title>PHP Local Server</title>
<style>
*{
margin:0;
padding:0;
box-sizing:border-box;
font-family:Arial,sans-serif;
}
body{
background:#0f172a;
color:white;
display:flex;
justify-content:center;
align-items:center;
min-height:100vh;
padding:20px;
}
.container{
width:100%;
max-width:700px;
background:#111827;
border-radius:16px;
padding:30px;
box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
text-align:center;
}
h1{
font-size:2.2rem;
margin-bottom:15px;
color:#38bdf8;
}
p{
font-size:1rem;
line-height:1.7;
color:#d1d5db;
margin-bottom:20px;
}
.status{
display:inline-block;
padding:10px 20px;
background:#22c55e;
color:white;
border-radius:8px;
font-weight:bold;
margin-bottom:20px;
}
.info-box{
background:#1e293b;
padding:20px;
border-radius:12px;
text-align:left;
margin-top:20px;
}
.info-box h2{
margin-bottom:10px;
color:#facc15;
}
.info-box ul{
padding-left:20px;
color:#cbd5e1;
}
.footer{
margin-top:25px;
font-size:0.9rem;
color:#94a3b8;
}
code{
background:#0f172a;
padding:3px 8px;
border-radius:6px;
color:#38bdf8;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class=\"container\">
<h1>PHP Local Server Running</h1>
<div class=\"status\">Server Active</div>
<p>
Your PHP local server is successfully running on Termux.
You can now test PHP files, web projects, and practice web development directly on your Android device.
</p>
<div class=\"info-box\">
<h2>Server Information</h2>
<ul>
<li>Server: PHP Built-in Server</li>
<li>Host: <code>127.0.0.1</code></li>
<li>Port: <code>8080</code></li>
<li>Status: Running</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class=\"footer\">
Created for PHP in Termux Learning & Testing
</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
";
?>' > index.php
Open this local PHP server in browser (open this url in your browser).
http://127.0.0.1:8080
Run the created PHP file.
php test.php
Edit PHP file.
nano filename.php
Open PHP interactive shell.
php -a
Check loaded PHP modules.
php -m
Find PHP configuration file location.
php --ini
Show detailed PHP information.
php -i
Check PHP syntax errors in a file.
php -l filename.php
Run PHP script in background.
php filename.php &
Install PHP extensions.
pkg install php-apache php-fpm
Check installed PHP extensions.
php -m | sort
Create PHP info page.
echo "<?php phpinfo(); ?>" > info.php
Check which process is using port 8080.
lsof -i :8080
Open local PHP server in browser.
http://127.0.0.1:8080
Stop running PHP server or process.
pkill php
Stop PHP local server manually.
CTRL + C
Overview
PHP is a simple and useful programming language that you can use in Termux to run PHP scripts and build web applications. It is easy to install, easy to learn, and a great choice for beginners who want to start programming on Android.
