How do I check the Joomla version?

In general, how to check the Joomla! version will be the same for any version. Below are examples for Joomla 3.x and 2.5.x


Joomla! 2.5.x


From the administrative dashboard of the Joomla application:


  • Log in to the backend of your website,
  • Open Site → System Information: this screen contains all the system information you might need, the current version of Joomla!, as well as PHP, database version and so on.
Screenshot:

Joomla 3.x

From the administrative dashboard of the Joomla application:

  • Log in to the backend of your website,
  • Open Site → System Information: this screen contains all the system information you might need, the current version of Joomla!, as well as PHP, database version and so on.
Screenshot:

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