How To Quickly Check / Find Your WordPress PHP Version

By Kevin DeesWeb, PHP, WordPress

Not sure or need to know what version of PHP your WordPress website is using? Here is how to find your version quickly.

  1. Step 1: In the WordPress admin area, go to “Tools > Site Health”
  2. Step 2: Click the “Info” tab.
  3. Step 3: Scroll down the page and click the “Server” accordion item.
  4. Step 4: In the information table, find “PHP Version”.
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Locating your PHP version number in the WordPress admin
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WordPress PHP version number under “PHP Version”

Some plugins may require you to have a minimum version of PHP. Since WordPress version 5.2 added the Site Health page, finding the version of PHP your website is running on has never been easier.

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By Kevin Dees

Kevin Dees is a speaker, entrepreneur, blogger, and developer. He’s best known for his work in WordPress and podcasting for the retired SitePoint show. Kevin has developed sites for the brands Verizon, Denny’s, RIDGID, Michelin, and others. Currently, he is working on TypeRocket which powers over 10,000 professional websites and products internationally.

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