: You can choose between .tar.gz for Linux/macOS or .zip for Windows environments. B. Using Composer (Recommended for Developers)
: Drupal 8.9.20 was the final Long-Term Support (LTS) release.
Below is a guide on how to download Drupal 8 and what you should consider before using it today.
(Note: Modern Drush versions primarily rely on Composer for core downloads) .
The most straightforward method for local testing is downloading the source files directly from the Drupal.org repository .
Since Drupal 8 is a legacy version, you can no longer find it on the main "Download" button of the official site. Instead, you must access the Drupal Core Releases page or use developer tools.
composer create-project drupal/recommended-project:^8.9 my_site_name_here Use code with caution.