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Display PHP Version

By David Gwyer

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Display PHP Version Review - In-Depth Analysis

Displays the currently installed PHP/MySQL version in the admin dashboard.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 35+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This lightweight and simple plugin shows the installed PHP/MySQL version in the 'At a Glance' admin dashboard widget.

In the latest version, you can view the current MySQL version by hovering over the PHP version text. This design choice minimizes unnecessary visual noise.

Hover over the PHP version label to see the installed MySQL version. On some Windows servers, the MySQL version may display with a '5.5.5-' prefix, which is removed for convenience.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Display PHP Version is a straightforward plugin with several alternatives offering similar PHP version display functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and lightweight.
Displays PHP and SQL version clearly on the dashboard.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Highly rated with a 4.9 average from 35 reviews.

Weaknesses

Limited to displaying version info only, lacks advanced features.
No proactive upgrade warnings for outdated PHP versions.
One user finds the plugin unnecessary compared to manual phpinfo() file creation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With 97.1% of ratings at 5 stars and only one 1-star review, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality.

Positive highlights

'Simple but vital' - Ian MP
'Does As Promised' - Miguel
'Works as described. Useful' - michaeltaiwan
'Great' - Michael Sutter
'Best plugin for PHP version' - Gabriel Reguly

Common complaints

Considered unnecessary by some users who prefer manual methods.

Weaknesses

Lacks features beyond displaying PHP version.
No alerts for outdated PHP versions.
Minimal interface customization options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, no-fuss plugin to quickly view their PHP and SQL versions directly on the WordPress dashboard.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced server info tools or proactive PHP upgrade notifications may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential PHP and SQL version display on the WordPress dashboard without any cost.

Final Verdict

Display PHP Version excels in delivering exactly what it promises: a simple, lightweight way to view PHP and SQL versions within WordPress. Its high user ratings and lack of security issues make it a reliable choice for users needing basic version info.

While it lacks advanced features and proactive alerts, its simplicity is its strength. Users wanting more comprehensive server diagnostics might consider alternatives, but for straightforward PHP version display, this plugin is an excellent option.