Check Your Magento Version 9 Ways to Check

Magento is a popular e-commerce platform used by businesses of all sizes to create and manage their online stores. Like any software, Adobe Commerce undergoes updates and releases to improve functionality, security, and performance. It is essential to know which version you are running to ensure your store is up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.

In this blog, we will explore 9 different ways to check your Magento version. Whether you are a developer, store owner, or just curious, these methods will provide you with the information you need to keep your eCommerce store secure and up-to-date. Let's check in!

Check in the Admin Panel

The first and easiest way to check your version is to log in to the admin panel and look for the version information. 

  1. Log in to your Magento admin panel.
  2. Look for the "Magento version" information in the footer of the page. It should be located in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.
  3. If you cannot find the version information in the footer, go to the "System" menu on the left-hand side of the page and select "Magento Connect Manager."
  4. Look for the "Magento Version" information on the right-hand side of the page.

Check in the footer

Checking the footer is another quick and easy way to find it. 

  1. Go to your Magento store's homepage.
  2. Reach the bottom of the page by scrolling all the way down.
  3. Look for the version information in the footer. It should be located in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

In source code

Another way to check it is by examining the source code of your website. 

  1. Go to your Magento store's homepage.
  2. Right-click anywhere on the page and select "View Page Source" (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U on Windows or Command+Option+U on Mac).
  3. In the source code, search for "Magento Version" or "Magento/". You can do this by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac and typing in "Magento Version" or "Magento/".
  4. The version number will be displayed next to "Magento Version" or "Magento/".

Using Magento CLI

You can also use the Magento CLI (Command Line Interface) to check it. 

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Navigate to your Magento installation directory.
  3. Type the following command: php bin/magento --version
  4. Press Enter.

The version number will be displayed in the output of the command.

Using SSH

If you have SSH (Secure Shell) access to your server, you can use it to check it.

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Connect to your server using SSH.
  3. Navigate to your Magento installation directory.
  4. Type the following command: php bin/magento --version
  5. Press Enter.

The version number will be displayed in the output of the command.

Using a third-party extension

You can also use a third-party extension to check it. 

  1. Go to the Magento Marketplace or another reputable extension marketplace.
  2. Look for "Magento version check" or a similar term.
  3. Choose a third-party extension that suits your needs and install it.
  4. Follow the instructions provided by the extension to check it.

The extension should display the version number of your store once it has been installed and activated.

With Magento Version Check Tool

Magento provides an official tool called the "Magento Version Check Tool" that can be used to check it.

  1. Go to the Magento Version Check Tool page on the Magento website.
  2. To download the script, click the "Download" button.
  3. Extract the script files from the downloaded archive.
  4. Upload the extracted files to your Magento store's root directory using an FTP client or a similar tool.
  5. Open your web browser and navigate to the uploaded script files.
  6. Follow the instructions provided by the script to check it.

The script should display the version number of your store once it has been run.

With Magento Security Scan Tool

The Magento Security Scan Tool is a free online tool provided by Adobe Commerce that can be used to check it as well as your store's security status.

  1. Go to the Magento Security Scan Tool page on the Magento website.
  2. Click the "Sign in" button and log in using your Magento account.
  3. Follow the instructions provided by the tool to scan your Magento store.

The tool will display the version number of your store as well as any security issues that it finds.

Note: This tool requires that your store is accessible from the internet. If your store is not publicly accessible, you may need to use another method to check it

With the URL

It is possible to check it using a specific URL. However, you can try appending "/magento_version" to your store's URL to see if the version number is displayed. For example:

Conclusion

Knowing which version of Adobe Commerce your store is running on is crucial to ensure that your store is up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. In this blog, we have explored 9 different ways to check.

Using one of these methods, you can easily find out which version of your online store is running on and take the necessary steps to ensure that it is up-to-date and secure. Remember to always keep your eCommerce store up-to-date to ensure that it runs smoothly and to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities.