Can't set up a WordPress site - "WordPress won't install"

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When I try and create a new site using the defaults I get the error message below (I’ve replaced my personal info with xxxx). This happens after Local reaches the point of ‘Installing WordPress’.

Error: Command failed: /Users/xxxxxxx/Library/Application Support/Local/lightning-services/php-8.1.29+0/bin/darwin/bin/php /Applications/Local.app/Contents/Resources/extraResources/bin/wp-cli/wp-cli.phar --path=/Users/xxxxxxxx/Local Sites/kadence/app/public --require=/Applications/Local.app/Contents/Resources/extraResources/bin/wp-cli/local-wpcli-error-reporting.php --skip-plugins --skip-themes core config --skip-check --dbname=local --dbuser=root --dbpass=root

dyld: Symbol not found: __ZNSt3__113basic_filebufIcNS_11char_traitsIcEEE4openEPKcj

Referenced from: /Users/xxxxxxxxxxx/Library/Application Support/Local/lightning-services/php-8.1.29+0/bin/darwin/bin/…/dylibs/libvmaf.3.dylib (which was built for Mac OS X 13.0)

Expected in: /usr/lib/libc++.1.dylib

What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc

It happens every time I try the create a site.

I’ve deleted the existing version of Local and re-installed a new one from scratch. I get the same error message at the same point.

System Details

  • Local Version:
    Version 9.0.5+6706
  • Operating System (OS) and OS version:
    Mac OS Big Sur - v. 11.7.10
    local-lightning.log (6.1 KB)

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Hi @robbeattie

Are you able to update your MacOS any further than Big Sur? I believe this is a conflict due to your OS version.

As another test you can try creating a Custom site and using an older version of PHP like 8.0 or lower.

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I’m on a 2014 MacBook Pro, so this is as far as I go. :sunglasses:

I’ll try an older version of PHP though. That’s a good tip.

If that doesn’t work, is it possible to download an older version? I only want to use it to do some basic work using Kadence - real beginner’s stuff.

Thanks!

Rob

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You can always download older versions direct from our releases page here:

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Thanks Nick. Reverting to an older version of PHP did the trick.I’ll be upgrading to a new MacBook by year’s end but this should keep me going until then. Appreciate the help.

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Glad to hear that you’re sorted for now! If you have any other questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach back out. We are always happy to help!

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