# WordPress Core Updates

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**Current Version**

* Displays the currently installed version of WordPress on the site.
* Colour-coded for easy recognition:

  * Green = Up to date
  * Orange = Update available
  * Red = Significantly out of date

**Latest Version**

* Shows the most recent stable version of WordPress available.
* A direct link to the official [WordPress release notes](https://wordpress.org/news/category/releases/) is included, so you can view:
  * Patch notes
  * Feature changes
  * Security improvements

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#### Update Your WordPress Core (When Available)

If an update is available:

1. A button labelled “Update To Latest” will appear below the version comparison.
2. Clicking this will initiate the core update process.
3. Varsuite Core performs this safely via your site’s secure connection and automatically verifies the update was successful.

> Reminder: It is strongly advised to take a full [backup](/seo-tools/analytic-tag-detection.md) before performing any core update. Varsuite Core will prompt you to configure backups if they haven’t been set up yet.

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#### Why Staying Updated Matters

Keeping WordPress core up to date ensures:

* Security – Protects against vulnerabilities in outdated versions.
* Performance – Delivers improvements in speed and efficiency.
* Compatibility – Ensures smooth operation with newer plugins and themes.
* New Features – Gain access to the latest tools and enhancements.

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#### Additional Tools in the Header

From this page, you can also:

* Quickly navigate to Site Management, Monitoring, SEO Tools, or Reports via the top nav bar.
* Switch between multiple synced websites using the “Switch Site” dropdown in the header.

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This page gives agencies and developers the confidence and control to manage core WordPress updates across multiple sites all within the Varsuite Core platform.


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