8 Ways to Check Magento Version

Magento (Adobe Commerce), a popular and widely used E-commerce platform, keeps releasing updated versions with improvements and bug fixing. The store owners are expected to keep pace with these updates to get the shoppers the latest features and enhanced security.

However, updating the Magento version requires proficiency and thorough information about the current version. To kickstart the Magento upgrade process, I have compiled a list of methods to check the Magento version. Pick anyone and find out the Magento version installed in your store.

8 Methods to Check Magento Version:

1. Check Admin Dashboard
2. Check Composer.json file
3. Check Composer.lock file
4. Check via Command Line
5. Using a Chrome Extension
6. Check from the URL
7. Check PHP Code
8. Using Online Tools

Reviewing each method in detail,

1. Check Admin Dashboard

A very simple method, often unnoticed! Log into your admin panel and scroll to the bottom of the dashboard. You’ll find the version of your Magento installed as shown below:

Magento 1:

Magento 2:

For Magento 2, if the admin theme is reformed, you need to navigate to System > Web Setup Wizard > System Upgrade to check the version instead of the footer.

Enter the public key and the private key to check the version as shown below:

2. Check Composer.json file (For Magento 2 Only)

Get the Magento 2 version in the root composer.json file:

3. Check Composer.lock file (For Magento 2 Only)

Get the Magento 2 version in the root composer.lock file:

4. Check via Command Line (For Magento 2 Only)

Run the below command to check Magento version:

To find if the Magento version is a community or enterprise edition, run the below command:

5. Using a Chrome Extension

1. 1. Wappalyzer: Simply use the chrome extension to find out if the store is in Magento 1 or Magento 2  version!
   2. Version Check for Magento: A paid tool to check Magento version. However, with so many free methods available, it is not feasible to use the paid options.

6. Check from the URL (For Magento 2 Only)

If you do not want to use tools, simply type your store domain url and add /magento_version in the address bar. Hit enter, and you’ll get the Magento 2 version as below:

7. Check PHP Code

• For Magento 1:

  Mage::getVersion() //will return the magento version

• For Magento 2.0.X

  echo \Magento\Framework\AppInterface::VERSION;

• For Magento 2.1.x to 2.3.x

  1. Using DI
     public function __construct( \Magento\Framework\App\ProductMetadataInterface $productMetadata ) {      $this->productMetadata = $productMetadata;  }  public function getMagentoVersion() {      return $this->productMetadata->getVersion();  }

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     public function __construct( \Magento\Framework\App\ProductMetadataInterface $productMetadata ) {      $this->productMetadata = $productMetadata;  }  public function getMagentoVersion() {      return $this->productMetadata->getVersion();  }

  2. Using ObjectManager
     $objectManager = \Magento\Framework\App\ObjectManager::getInstance();  $productMetadata = $objectManager->get('Magento\Framework\App\ProductMetadataInterface');  echo $productMetadata->getVersion();

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     $objectManager = \Magento\Framework\App\ObjectManager::getInstance();  $productMetadata = $objectManager->get('Magento\Framework\App\ProductMetadataInterface');  echo $productMetadata->getVersion();

8. Using Online Tools

1. MageReport: Not only does it check the Magento version, but it also gives a detailed report about the edition, security patches, default admin location, outdated server software, ransomware, and information that can be useful to secure the store!

I am sure you’ll find a suitable method to check the Magento version from this list.

Sometimes, online tools may not give accurate results, so it is recommended not to rely on them constantly.

If you find a new method to check the Magento version, share them in the Comments section below.

Also, feel free to discuss any doubts regarding the topic, and I’d be happy to help.

If you discover that your Magento version is not the latest, it is high time you get the latest Magento upgrade. Not sure how to do it or want to avoid the tiresome task? You may check the Magento 2 Upgrade Service :).

Thanks!