How to Check PHP Version WordPress

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to find your PHP version inside WordPress Site Tools.

Quick summary

Checking your PHP version in WordPress takes under a minute using the built-in Site Tools panel — no plugins or FTP access required. Simply navigate to Tools > Site Tools > Info > Server to instantly view the PHP version your WordPress site is running on.

Steps

Log in to your WordPress account.
Navigate to Tools and click Site Tools.
Select the Info button.
Choose Server from the available options.
View your PHP version displayed in the Server information section.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing which PHP version your WordPress site is running is critical for maintaining compatibility with themes, plugins, and core updates. Running an outdated PHP version can expose your site to security vulnerabilities and performance issues. WordPress recommends staying on a supported PHP release, and checking your current version through Site Tools is the fastest way to verify compliance. This demo helps WordPress site owners and developers quickly locate PHP version information without needing server access or third-party tools.

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