How to Install PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04

Recommended Method: JetBrains Toolbox App

The JetBrains Toolbox App provides a recommended method for installing 💿 PhpStorm. This app manages all your JetBrains software in one place. It automatically keeps software updated and handles installations. Download the ⬇️ JetBrains Toolbox App directly from the official JetBrains website.

Prepare Ubuntu

Refresh local package lists and install current system updates before proceeding. Run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y to update your system. This update process helps prevent problems when you install new programs like PhpStorm.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Install PhpStorm via Snap

Installing 💿 PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 using Snap keeps the application updated automatically in a self-contained package.

Run this command to install it:

sudo snap install phpstorm --classic

Launch the application from your desktop menu or by typing phpstorm in the terminal.

Manual Installation

Manual installation of PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 lets you set up the PHP integrated development environment using the official tar.gz archive downloaded directly from the JetBrains website. This method gives you total control over where the application files go and which version runs on your machine, though you must handle updates yourself.

This ensures the file was not corrupted during the download.

Install PhpStorm via Flatpak

Installing PhpStorm via Flatpak on Ubuntu 24.04 sets up the application inside a secure sandbox environment that keeps it separate from the rest of your operating system. This package manager method handles dependencies automatically and works well if you already use Flatpak for other software on your computer.

First, install Flatpak:

sudo apt install flatpak

Add the Flathub repository:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Finally, install PhpStorm:

flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PhpStorm

Conclusion

• Multiple Methods: You can choose between the Toolbox App, Snap, or Flatpak based on your needs.
• Powerful Tools: PhpStorm offers smart code completion and debugging to make your work easier.
• Framework Ready: It works great with Laravel, Symfony, and modern web tech.
• Trial Access: You get a 30-day free trial to test all features before buying a license.

Choosing how to install PhpStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 depends on whether you prefer the automated updates of the Toolbox App and Snap, or the sandboxed security of Flatpak. Each method delivers the full PHP integrated development environment with its smart coding tools, debugging features, and framework support ready for your projects.