WordPress is powerful and easy to use. It always releases the newest version which has added new features or fixed issue of the older version. Knowing which version of WordPress you’re running is quite important for ensuring your website is up-to-date. Each new WordPress version comes with error and security issues fixed, you should always update the latest version. If not, you will be easily become a target for hackers.
Here are four ways you can check your version of WordPress helping you ensure your site’s up-to-date and your plugin compatible. It’s easy to use. So let’s get started.
Dashboard > Updates
In your Amin Panel, navigate to Dashboard > Updates. You could see the version you’re using listed toward the top of the page.
If you want to update to the latest version of WordPress, make sure that you have backup all customization file. It is convenient for you to reinstate your site if something goes wrong.
Admin Footer
This is the most simple way to find out which version of WordPress you are running. In your Dashboard, you only need to look down at the bottom right of any page, WordPress version always displays here. However, the version info is not listed in the dashboard of sites within a Multisite network and also isn’t displayed on mobile devices or smaller browser window sizes.
Version File
There is another way to check your version of WordPress. That’s your source.
In the wp-includes folder on your source, find version.php file and open it in cPanel or download copy and open it in an editor. You will see a version of WordPress on Custom Code segment.
/**
* The WordPress version string
*
* @global string $wp_version
*/
$wp_version = ‘4.5.1’;
Keep in mind that if you go to this page in your browser, it won’t display your WordPress version even if you view the page’s source. Both options result in a blank screen.
Generator Meta Tag
Sometimes, you can check the version of WordPress by viewing the source code of your website. In Google Chrome, right-click the page or use shortcuts Ctrl+ U to view your source.
In the new page that opens, search for the following meta -tag, but with your version of WordPress instead of the one listed below:
The above are just some of the easier ways to find the number of version in your WordPress website. If you still can’t find it, leave the comment for your help.
