What version of WordPress is this site running?
Paste any URL and we read the WordPress core version from several signals: the generator tag, readme, feeds, and asset version strings, and tell you whether it is current or behind on security updates. Free, no signup.
What the scan checks
Multi-source detection
We never trust a single signal. The generator tag is easiest, but sites strip or fake it, so we also read the readme, feeds, and asset version strings.
Out-of-date flag
A version more than two minor releases behind the current series is flagged, so you can see at a glance whether the site is due for a core update.
The full stack
The same scan also identifies the theme, active plugins, hosting provider, and runs an AI design audit, not just the version number.
WordPress version checker FAQ
How do I check what version of WordPress a site is running?
Paste the URL above and scan. We read the WordPress core version from several public signals: the generator meta tag, the readme file, RSS feeds, and versioned asset URLs, then report whether that release is current or behind.
Can I check the WordPress version without logging in?
Yes. This runs entirely from the public side of the site, so you don't need admin access or a login. It's the same information you could gather by viewing source and checking a few common files, collected automatically in one scan.
How do I know if a WordPress version is outdated?
The scan compares the detected version against the current release series and labels it supported, outdated, or unsupported. A version more than two minor releases behind gets flagged, so you can see at a glance whether the site is due for a core update. Running an outdated version is a common source of security and compatibility problems.
Why can't the version be detected on some sites?
Some sites deliberately hide it. Security-minded owners strip the generator tag and block the readme and feed endpoints, which removes the usual public signals. When that happens we report the version as undetermined, which is itself a sign the site follows a hardening best practice.