PhpStorm
PhpStorm is JetBrains' paid PHP IDE. It works with Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, Drupal, and Magento right after install. The editor reads your code in context. Rename a class, and every spot that calls it changes too. Tests, debugger, database client, Git, Docker, and SSH all sit in one window.
- Autocomplete that picks up class names and methods across the whole project
- Step debugging with Xdebug
- Database tool window for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Oracle
- Git, GitHub, and GitLab support built in
- Docker, Vagrant, and SSH for remote work
- Safe rename, extract, and move actions
The Symfony support alone justifies the price. Code completion, refactoring, and the built-in HTTP client are essential daily tools.
Best PHP IDE on the market but it requires a beefy machine. On my M1 Mac it flies, but older hardware may struggle.
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v2026.1.1
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