[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How do you determine the version of WordPress a website is using without accessing the CMS Backend? The most effective approach is to log in to the “wp-admin” area and navigate to the “Updates” section. However, this method may not always be accessible. There could be various reasons for wanting to check the WordPress version of a website. Here are a few scenarios:[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”16px”][vc_column_text]
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- You’ve been approached by a potential client, and you’re interested in evaluating the maintenance of their site by checking the WordPress version.
- You’re troubleshooting server errors and wish to determine if an older version of WordPress might be the culprit.
- You’ve encountered an unfamiliar issue and are curious to know if it’s related to a recent WordPress version.
- Alternatively, you may be looking for websites with outdated WordPress versions for exploitative purposes.
- At BlogsWizards, we aim to identify the WordPress version for inclusion in the upcoming free WordPress site scan reports we plan to offer soon.
Statistics on WordPress Versions
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Certain charts on the WordPress Statistics page display the platforms utilized by individuals running WordPress.[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1284″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1708497448641{border-radius: 30px !important;}”][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Various Methods for Verifying the WordPress Version
[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”60px”][vc_single_image image=”1315″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1708511684591{border-radius: 30px !important;}”][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”60px”][vc_column_text]We’ve identified five effective methods for determining the WordPress version of a website. While not foolproof, each method is reliable and listed below in increasing order of complexity:[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”16px”][vc_column_text]- Readme file:
Check the readme.html file located at the root of a WordPress site (e.g., https://blogswizards.net/readme.html). - Feed generator tag:
If access to the readme.html file is restricted, inspect the source of the site’s RSS feed (usually found at https://blogswizards.net/feed/) for a <generator> tag. - Generator tag in HTML source:
Look for a <meta name=”generator” content=”WordPress x.x.x” /> tag in the HTML source of the webpage. - Version of included files:
Examine the HTML source of the site’s homepage for script includes, such as comment-reply.js, which may contain a version parameter (?ver=x.x.x).
- MD5 hash of publicly accessible files:
This method involves generating an MD5 hash of publicly accessible files, such as comment-reply.js, and comparing it to a library of known hashes for different WordPress versions.
Frequently Asked Questions: Checking WordPress Version
[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How do I verify my WordPress version?” tab_id=”1708499318377-760377b2-0d74″][vc_column_text]To check your WordPress version, simply log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to the Updates section.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I programmatically check the WordPress version?” tab_id=”1708499318420-98284a37-671a”][vc_column_text]You can programmatically check the WordPress version by inserting the following code into your theme’s functions.php file:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]function get_wordpress_version() {
global $wp_version;
return $wp_version;
}
$wordpress_version = get_wordpress_version();
[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”16px”][vc_column_text]Once this code is added, you can retrieve the WordPress version by calling the $wordpress_version variable.[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”16px”][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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