WP PHP Version Display
This is a lightweight WordPress plugin that displays the current running PHP/MySQL version inside “At a Glance” admin dashboard widget.
Use with caution
WP PHP Version Display works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP PHP Version Display stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| dashboard | >100 |
| php | #24 |
| server | >100 |
| support | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP PHP Version Display
From the official readme · v2.0Description
This is a lightweight WordPress plugin that displays the current running PHP/MySQL version inside “At a Glance” admin dashboard widget.
Plugin uses standard actions and filters only. (No jQuery used)
If you love this plugin, buy me a cup of coffee
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Download and extract plugin files to a folder in your wp-content/plugin directory.
- Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
Changelog
2.0
- Removed js file
2.0
- MySQL version added
1.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
WP PHP Version Display: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WP PHP Version Display free?
Yes. WP PHP Version Display is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP PHP Version Display safe to use in 2026?
WP PHP Version Display works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP PHP Version Display?
WP PHP Version Display is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,749 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 299 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP PHP Version Display work with WordPress 7.1?
WP PHP Version Display is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP PHP Version Display last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on April 25, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes WP PHP Version Display?
WP PHP Version Display is developed and maintained by Arul Prasad J.
What are the best alternatives to WP PHP Version Display?
The most popular alternatives to WP PHP Version Display are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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