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 PhpStorm installation on Ubuntu 24.04 requires downloading the official archive file from JetBrains. This download method grants complete control over the PhpStorm installation. Check the archive file's checksum after downloading to confirm it downloaded correctly. This verification value typically appears on the JetBrains download page, for example, for version 2023.3.

This ensures the file was not corrupted during the download.

Install PhpStorm via Flatpak

Flatpak installation on Ubuntu 24.04 provides an alternative method for setting up PhpStorm. PhpStorm runs inside its own secure sandbox (an isolated environment that blocks apps from touching the rest of your system). This isolation helps prevent PhpStorm from altering or damaging your system files. Installing PhpStorm using Flatpak requires adding the Flatpak package manager, connecting the Flathub app collection, and running the final setup command.

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.

Toolbox App, Snap, or Flatpak deployments let you get PhpStorm running on Ubuntu 24.04. Smart code completion and debugging tools help you code efficiently. This integrated development environment supports popular frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony, and a 30-day free trial lets you test the software before committing.