Where in the backend can I get information about the current WordPress version I am using?

In the dashboard backend admin area, I only see Update to WordPress <Latest Version> in the updates section, and at the bottom, is the Get Version <Latest Version> link, but nowhere does it tell me what version of WordPress I am using in the backend anywhere, before deciding to update to the latest version.

Where can I get this information?

Answers:

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Method 1

It’s not right in front of you, but you can obtain this information from the back end.

Go to
Tools -> Site Health -> Click on Info tab.

Clicking on the first drop-down (‘WordPress’) will get you the current version and the latest.

Method 2

In functions.php of your child theme, insert the following code:

if(is_admin()) {
    function wpse_version_check() {
        global $wp_version;
        echo '<div>Current version of WordPress is <strong>' . $wp_version . '</strong></div>';
    }     
    
    function wpse_add_dashboard_widgets() {
        wp_add_dashboard_widget(
            'wp_version',
            'WP Version',
            'wpse_version_check'
        );  
    }
    add_action('wp_dashboard_setup', 'wpse_add_dashboard_widgets');
}

This will create dashboard widget WP Version.

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