# Check Wordpress Version

> Check what version of WordPress a web page is powered by

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/check-wordpress-version](https://chrome-stats.com/d/check-wordpress-version)

## Overview

- **ID:** `check-wordpress-version`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Francesco De Stefano
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 113
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-07-18
- **First published:** 2015-11-30
- **Size:** 242 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/check-wordpress-version/)

## Description

The **Check WordPress Version** Chrome extension allows users to easily detect if a web page is powered by WordPress and identify the exact version it is running. This invaluable tool helps web developers, security professionals, and site administrators quickly assess WordPress sites for potential vulnerabilities.

Beyond version detection, the extension offers a WordPress Vulnerability Scanner in Release 1.8, enabling users to scan for outdated themes, plugins, and other security risks. Note that usage requires legal and ethical considerations; users must have proper authorization before scanning any websites to avoid legal issues. This extension is ideal for improving WordPress site security and staying informed about site configurations.

## Rankings

- #11,097 — Overall
- #9 — wordpress
- #12 — version
- #52 — disclaimer
- #61 — press
- #156 — session

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`
- `webRequest`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/check-wordpress-version)