Xampp Version 3.2.1 Fixed May 2026

Subject: XAMPP version 3.2.1

Hello everyone,

I’m sharing a concise overview and first-look notes for XAMPP version 3.2.1 to help anyone planning to upgrade or evaluate this release. xampp version 3.2.1

What’s new / fixed (summary)

• Security patches addressing known vulnerabilities in bundled components.
• Updated PHP and/or database engine to more recent stable patch levels (check release notes for exact versions).
• Stability and compatibility fixes for recent OS updates.
• Improvements to installer/upgrade path to reduce configuration loss during updates.

Port conflicts (Apache doesn't start)

• Skype, IIS, or VMware may use port 80/443
• Solution: In XAMPP control panel → Config → Apache (httpd.conf) – change Listen 80 to Listen 8080. Also change ServerName localhost:80.

Step 4: Start Modules

• Click Start for Apache. If port 80 is free, Apache will show a green “Running” status.
• Click Start for MySQL.
• To verify, open a browser and go to http://localhost/dashboard/.

Apache (httpd.conf)

• Change Listen 80 → Listen 8080 to avoid port conflict.
• Set DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/your_project"