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How to check the WordPress version?


Sometimes you might require this information to check if your website is up to date at times. So, in this article, we’ll show you how to check the WordPress version you’re using.

How to check the WordPress version

There are several ways you can check the WordPress version.

The first step is to log into your WordPress site’s administration section. Scroll to the bottom of the dashboard page, and in the right corner, you will see the WordPress version.

How to check the WordPress version?
Checking the WordPress version in the Dashboard

This is the easiest way to check your current version.

The second way to check which WordPress version you are using is to check the At a Glance section. Sometimes this section is hidden, so you will need to go to the Screen Options and turn on the At a Glance section.

How to check the WordPress version?
At a Glance section

Usually At a Glance section is turned on, so you will easily check which version you are using on your website.

The third way would be to check the Dashboard Updates. There you can find your current WordPress version, along with Plugins and Themes sections. In the Updates, you can reinstall WordPress, and you can update the Plugins and Themes with the newest version.

Please see the image below, to know how to access Dashboard Updates.

How to check the WordPress version?
Dashboard Updates

These are some of the easiest ways to know your current WordPress version.

We hope this post has taught you how to determine which WordPress version you’re using. You might also be interested in our advice on How to install WordPress?

See you in our next blog, in the meantime feel free to leave us a comment below about this article or if you have any questions for us! 🙂

Stefan Pavlović


Stefan Pavlović

I derive great satisfaction from crafting WordPress websites, be they informative platforms or e-commerce solutions. Additionally, I am passionate about authoring blog articles on BlueGrid.io Blog platform, where I disseminate my expertise regarding WordPress and its optimal utilisation.

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