Description
Version Info Admin Bar adds a small, unobtrusive menu to the WordPress top admin bar that shows, at a glance:
- The current PHP version running on the server
- The current WordPress version
- The version number of any plugin you choose to track
This is especially useful for developers, agencies, and site maintainers who manage multiple WordPress installations and want a fast way to check environment details without digging through Site Health or the Plugins screen.
Key Features
- Adds a “Versions” menu to the admin bar, visible only to administrators
- Displays PHP version and WordPress version instantly
- Lets each administrator pick which plugins should show their version number
- Per-user settings — different administrators can track different plugins
- Lightweight: no database bloat, no external requests, no tracking
- Clean uninstall — nothing is left behind beyond standard user meta
Why use this plugin?
When you manage several WordPress sites, quickly confirming the PHP version or checking whether a critical plugin is up to date can save valuable time, especially before troubleshooting or applying updates. Version Info Admin Bar puts that information exactly where you already are: the admin bar, on every screen.
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Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Go to Plugins Add New.
- Search for Version Info Admin Bar.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
Manual installation
- Download the plugin zip file.
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Select the downloaded zip file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
After activation
- Go to Settings Version Information.
- Select which plugins you want to track.
- Click Save Settings.
- Check the top admin bar for the new Versions menu.
FAQ
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Who can see the version information?
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Only logged-in users with the
manage_optionscapability (administrators) can see the “Versions” menu and access the settings page. -
Can different administrators track different plugins?
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Yes. Plugin selection is stored per user, so each administrator can choose their own set of plugins to monitor.
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Does this plugin slow down my site?
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No. The plugin only runs in the admin area and admin bar, and it does not make any external requests or add anything to the front end for regular visitors.
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Does this plugin collect any data or phone home?
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No. All data (your plugin selections) stays in your own WordPress database as user meta. Nothing is sent to any external server.
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Will this work with my theme?
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Yes. The plugin only adds items to the standard WordPress admin bar and does not modify your theme.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.