How to Install Apache JMeter on macOS

 Apache JMeter is a powerful open-source load testing tool widely used to measure the performance and scalability of web applications. If you’re a macOS user and want to get started with load testing, This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of installing Apache JMeter on your macOS machine.

Step 1: Install Homebrew 

If you don’t have Homebrew installed on your macOS, you can install it by opening Terminal and executing the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Step 2: Check Java is Installed

Before installing Apache JMeter, ensure you have Java installed on your Mac. Open Terminal and enter the following command to check your Java version:

java -version

$ java -version

openjdk version "21.0.1" 2023-10-17

OpenJDK Runtime Environment Homebrew (build 21.0.1)

OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Homebrew (build 21.0.1, mixed mode, sharing)

If you encounter the error message, Please install Java. Check my Blog post How to install JAVA in MacOS.

Step 3: Install Apache JMeter

Once Homebrew is installed, you can use it to install Apache JMeter by running the following command in Terminal:

brew install jmeter

Step 4: Verify Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify if Apache JMeter is installed correctly by running the following command:

jmeter -v

You should see the JMeter version and other details displayed in the Terminal if the installation was successful.

$ jmeter -v

WARNING: package sun.awt.X11 not in java.desktop

WARN StatusConsoleListener The use of package scanning to locate plugins is deprecated and will be removed in a future release

WARN StatusConsoleListener The use of package scanning to locate plugins is deprecated and will be removed in a future release

WARN StatusConsoleListener The use of package scanning to locate plugins is deprecated and will be removed in a future release

WARN StatusConsoleListener The use of package scanning to locate plugins is deprecated and will be removed in a future release

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Step 5: Launch Apache JMeter

To launch Apache JMeter, simply type the following command in Terminal:

jmeter

The JMeter GUI will open, and you can start using JMeter for your load testing and performance testing needs.

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