WordPress Version Checker
Find out exactly which WordPress version any site is running - and whether it is out of date - using 12+ detection methods. Free online tool, no installation, runs right in your browser.
Used by developers, agencies, and site owners to audit WordPress installs
Pinpoint the Core Version
Identify the exact WordPress core version - even on sites that strip the generator tag - by combining 12+ signals.
- Generator meta tag
- Asset ?ver= fingerprinting
- readme.txt & RSS parsing
- ~99% core accuracy
Out-of-Date Check
We validate the detected version against the live WordPress.org release feed and tell you how far behind the site is.
- Latest version comparison
- Releases-behind count
- Outdated / current flag
- Real-time WordPress.org API
Full Report Included
The version check runs the complete WordPress scan, so you also see vulnerabilities tied to that version.
- Plugins & themes detected
- 100K+ CVE cross-reference
- Common misconfigurations
- One scan, full picture
Why Your WordPress Version Matters
Running an out-of-date WordPress core is one of the most common reasons sites get compromised. Each release ships security fixes, and once a version is superseded, its known vulnerabilities are public. Knowing the exact version - and how far behind it is - is the first step to staying secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check what WordPress version a site is running?
Enter the site URL above and run the scan. ScanTower detects the WordPress core version using 12+ methods including the generator meta tag, asset ?ver= query strings, readme.txt, and the WordPress.org API, then tells you whether that version is current or out of date.
Why can I not see the WordPress version on some sites?
Security-conscious sites hide the generator meta tag and obvious version markers. Our scanner falls back to asset fingerprinting, file hashing, and path analysis, so it can often still determine the version even when the obvious signals are removed.
How accurate is the version detection?
WordPress core detection reaches around 99% accuracy by cross-referencing multiple sources and validating against the live WordPress.org release API.
Does this also tell me if the version is out of date?
Yes. We compare the detected version against the latest official WordPress release and flag whether the site is outdated and how many releases behind it is, since running old core is a common cause of compromise.
Do I get more than just the version number?
Every check runs the full WordPress scan, so alongside the core version you also get detected plugins and themes, known CVEs for those components, and common security misconfigurations - all in one report.
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That's Just the Beginning
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