For a terrifying second, nothing happened. Then, the splash screen appeared—a red, glowing "PS" against a dark grid. Leo smiled. The IDE was waking up.
Replace the version number with the latest from jetbrains.com/phpstorm/download
Create a .desktop file so PhpStorm appears in your launcher: install phpstorm on ubuntu
Go to File > Settings > PHP :
Unlike the Snap method, the manual method requires you to install the Java Runtime Environment manually. PhpStorm requires Java 11 or newer to run. For a terrifying second, nothing happened
Best for developers using multiple JetBrains products; easy version management. Cons: Slightly more complex initial setup.
Once the process completes, you can launch the app by searching for "PhpStorm" in your applications menu or by typing phpstorm in the terminal. Method 2: The Recommended Way (JetBrains Toolbox) The IDE was waking up
PhpStorm offers a light and dark theme. Ubuntu users often prefer (dark) for reduced eye strain.