Ghost Version Checker
Find out exactly which Ghost CMS version any site is running and whether it is out of date. Free online tool, no installation, runs right in your browser.
Used by publishers, developers, and agencies to audit Ghost installs
Pinpoint the Version
Read the Ghost version straight from the generator tag, with asset fingerprinting as a fallback when it is stripped.
- Generator meta tag
- Asset path fingerprinting
- Response signatures
- Self-hosted & Ghost(Pro)
Out-of-Date Check
We compare the detected version against the current Ghost release line so you know whether the site is behind.
- Latest release comparison
- Outdated / current flag
- Major version line
- Upgrade prompts
Full Report Included
The version check runs the complete scan, so alongside the version you also see broader security findings.
- Tech stack & integrations
- 100K+ CVE cross-reference
- Header & config checks
- One scan, full picture
Why Your Ghost Version Matters
Ghost ships frequent releases with security and stability fixes. A self-hosted Ghost site that falls behind misses those patches, and because the version is published openly in the generator tag, anyone can see exactly how far behind it is. Knowing your version is the first step to staying current.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check what Ghost version a site is running?
Enter the site URL above and run the scan. Ghost publishes its version in the generator meta tag (for example "Ghost 5.x"), and ScanTower reads that alongside asset paths and response signatures to confirm the release.
Can it detect self-hosted and Ghost(Pro) sites?
Yes. Whether a site is self-hosted or on Ghost(Pro), the public front-end exposes the same version markers, so the detection works the same way for both.
Why might the Ghost version be hidden?
Some operators strip the generator meta tag. When that happens we fall back to asset path and response fingerprinting, though detection is most precise when the generator tag is present.
Does this tell me if the site is out of date?
Yes. We compare the detected version against the current Ghost release line and flag whether the site is behind, since older Ghost versions miss security and stability fixes.
Is checking a site's Ghost version legal?
Reading the version a public site already advertises is passive reconnaissance. Run deeper scans only on sites you own or are authorized to test, which is why the tool asks you to confirm permission.
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That's Just the Beginning
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