A: No. As of 2024/2025, the 4th edition is actively in print. If murach.com is down, try the Amazon link as a backup.

Because the book is under copyright, the safest way to obtain it is through an authorized retailer or the publisher’s own site. Below are the most common, legitimate sources:

| Platform | Link (as of 2024) | What you’ll get | |----------|-------------------|-----------------| | Murach’s official website | https://www.murach.com/shop/murachs-php-and-mysql-4th-edition | Direct purchase of print or Kindle edition, plus a free sample PDF of the first chapter. | | Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943872745 | New or used print copies, Kindle edition, and often an “Look Inside” preview. | | Barnes & Noble | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murachs-php-and-mysql-4th-edition | Print and Nook e‑book formats. | | Google Books | https://books.google.com/books?id=... (search “Murach PHP and MySQL 4th edition”) | Limited preview; can buy the e‑book via Google Play. | | Safari Books Online / O’Reilly | https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/murachs-php-and/9781943872744/ (requires a subscription) | Full online access if your institution or employer provides an O’Reilly subscription. | | Your local library | Use WorldCat (https://www.worldcat.org/) to locate a nearby library that holds the title. Many libraries also offer OverDrive or Libby digital lending. | Borrow a physical copy or a short‑term e‑book loan (no cost). |

Tip: If you’re a student or a teacher, check whether your school’s library already has a copy or an institutional subscription to O’Reilly. That can save you money and give you instant access to the digital version.


While the official Murach link is best for downloads, you can also find the book via major retailers. These are safe links for the 4th edition only:

Warning: Do not use "free PDF" links from obscure domains (e.g., free-ebook-download[.]xyz). These often contain malware, missing fonts, or are actually scans of the 2nd edition. Furthermore, you lose the ability to download the companion files, which are 90% of the value.

A: Rarely. Murach usually locks the complete code download behind a "verified purchase" wall. However, the official link provides Chapter 1 and Chapter 14 code for free to test the waters.

If you’re writing a paper, blog post, or a project README and want to credit the source, here’s a ready‑to‑copy APA citation:

Murach, J., & Murach, K. (2023). *Murach’s PHP and MySQL* (4th ed.). Mike Murach & Associates.

(Replace the year with the actual publication year if it differs.)


Murach is famous for its "Download for free" section. When you follow the official link, navigate to the "Free downloads" tab. You will find:

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