{"id":9422,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9422"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:20","slug":"discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the Shocking Truth About Your WordPress Version &#8211; The Ultimate Guide to Finding Out!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-67875402b8ac5\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67875402b8ac5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Perplexed_by_WordPress_Here%E2%80%99s_How_to_Figure_Out_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Version\" title=\"Perplexed by WordPress? Here&#8217;s How to Figure Out Your Website&#8217;s Version!\">Perplexed by WordPress? Here&#8217;s How to Figure Out Your Website&#8217;s Version!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Method_1_Check_the_%E2%80%9CAt_a_Glance%E2%80%9D_Dashboard_Box\" title=\"Method 1: Check the &#8220;At a Glance&#8221; Dashboard Box\">Method 1: Check the &#8220;At a Glance&#8221; Dashboard Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Method_2_Use_the_Generator_Tag\" title=\"Method 2: Use the Generator Tag\">Method 2: Use the Generator Tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Method_3_Check_the_readmehtml_File\" title=\"Method 3: Check the readme.html File\">Method 3: Check the readme.html File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Method_4_Use_a_Plugin\" title=\"Method 4: Use a Plugin\">Method 4: Use a Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Method_5_Check_the_wp-includes_Folder\" title=\"Method 5: Check the wp-includes Folder\">Method 5: Check the wp-includes Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-shocking-truth-about-your-wordpress-version-the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-out\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexed_by_WordPress_Here%E2%80%99s_How_to_Figure_Out_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Version\"><\/span>Perplexed by WordPress? Here&#8217;s How to Figure Out Your Website&#8217;s Version!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you bewildered by WordPress? You&#8217;re not alone! This ubiquitous content management system (CMS) powers over 35% of all websites on the internet, and it&#8217;s experienced countless upgrades and improvements since it debuted in 2003. With regular releases, every version brings its unique features, functionality, and fortified security measures.<\/p>\n<p>So, why are WordPress updates crucial? Simple: they keep your website running smoothly, up-to-date, and secure. But how can you tell which version you&#8217;re currently using? In this convoluted guide, we&#8217;ll show you how!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Check_the_%E2%80%9CAt_a_Glance%E2%80%9D_Dashboard_Box\"><\/span>Method 1: Check the &#8220;At a Glance&#8221; Dashboard Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to identify your WordPress version is to log in to your website&#8217;s dashboard. Once you&#8217;ve logged in, navigate to the &#8220;At a Glance&#8221; box on the dashboard&#8217;s right-hand side. It&#8217;ll show you the current version of WordPress running your website.<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, WordPress will notify you if there&#8217;s a new version available. The update notification pops up in the dashboard header section to identify your outdated version.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_the_Generator_Tag\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the Generator Tag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another means of locating your WordPress version is by using the generator tag. WordPress includes a snippet of code, called the generator tag, in every website&#8217;s header. To find it, right-click on your site and select &#8220;View Page Source.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The resulting page displays a mountain of HTML code. Use &#8220;Ctrl + F&#8221; to search for &#8220;generator,&#8221; and you&#8217;ll see a tag that looks like this:<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;meta name=\"generator\" content=\"WordPress 5.8.1\"<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>That line reveals that you&#8217;re using WordPress version 5.8.1 to run your site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Check_the_readmehtml_File\"><\/span>Method 3: Check the readme.html File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress stores detailed information about the software in its files. One of these files is the readme.html file, situated in your website&#8217;s root folder. You can check the file by visiting https:\/\/yourwebsite.com\/readme.html.<\/p>\n<p>The file provides a wealth of information about your WordPress version, recent releases, and credits. Scroll down the page, and you&#8217;ll see your version at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Use_a_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 4: Use a Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer a simple approach to check your WordPress version, find and use a plugin. Many WordPress plugins help display your site&#8217;s version seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, WP System Health is one such plugin. This tool provides detailed information about your website&#8217;s core, theme, and plugin status. It also displays your WordPress version on the dashboard&#8217;s main page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Check_the_wp-includes_Folder\"><\/span>Method 5: Check the wp-includes Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every WordPress installation has a wp-includes folder that contains several files related to the WordPress core. In that folder, you&#8217;ll find a file called &#8220;version.php,&#8221; which indicates your WordPress version.<\/p>\n<p>To access the version.php file and find your version, connect to your WordPress website using an FTP client. Navigate to the root directory of your website and locate the wp-includes folder, then open it. Scroll down until you find the version.php file, and open it to reveal your WordPress version.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing your WordPress version is essential for keeping your website up-to-date and secure while reaping the latest functionality. These five simple methods can help you identify your website&#8217;s WordPress version without much difficulty. Keeping your website updated continually is vital to stay ahead in the ever-evolving technological world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexed by WordPress? 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