{"id":107537,"date":"2025-08-12T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=107537"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:58:39","slug":"laravel-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/laravel\/laravel-version\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Laravel Version (Including Laravel 13) in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/check-laravel-version-1024x538.png\" alt=\"How to Check the Laravel Version of Your Project\" class=\"wp-image-107538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/check-laravel-version-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/check-laravel-version-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/check-laravel-version-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/check-laravel-version.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Laravel<\/a> is one of the most popular PHP frameworks, valued for its elegant syntax and powerful features. Knowing your exact <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/laravel\/framework\/releases\">Laravel version<\/a> is essential for <strong>package compatibility<\/strong>, <strong>security updates<\/strong>, <strong>bug fixes<\/strong>, and planning upgrades \u2014 especially with Laravel 13 (released March 17, 2026) now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers the most reliable methods to check your Laravel version in any environment, including on <strong>InMotion Hosting<\/strong> servers. We\u2019ll also cover Laravel 12 vs. Laravel 13 support and quick upgrade tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applies to<\/strong>: Laravel 10, 11, 12, and 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Checking Your Laravel Version Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensures compatibility with packages and Laravel ecosystem tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps identify if you\u2019re on a supported version (Laravel 13 receives bug fixes until ~2027 and security support longer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents issues during deployment or when switching PHP versions on shared\/VPS hosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>InMotion Hosting Note:<\/strong> InMotion supports PHP 7.4 through 8.4. Laravel 13 requires <strong>PHP 8.3+<\/strong>, while Laravel 12 supports PHP 8.2\u20138.5. Check your PHP version with <code>php -v<\/code> and switch via cPanel if needed before upgrading Laravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Methods to Check Laravel Version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Method<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best For<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shows Exact Installed Version?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Requires Composer?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Works in Broken Environments?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><code>php artisan --version<\/code><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quick daily checks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Usually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><code>php artisan about<\/code><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Full environment overview<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Usually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><code>composer.lock<\/code><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Most reliable \/ deployments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><code>composer.json<\/code><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Checking constraints\/requirements<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No (shows allowed range)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Application.php file<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minimal\/Docker\/CI\/CD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Using the Artisan Command (Fastest for Most Users)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to your Laravel project root and run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #569CD6\">--version<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Example output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">Laravel<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">Framework<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #B5CEA8\">13.0<\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">.0<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details (Laravel 9.21+ and still excellent in 13):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">about<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This displays Laravel version, PHP version, environment, drivers, and more \u2014 very useful for debugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1024x270.png\" alt=\"This displays Laravel version, PHP version, environment, drivers, and more \u2014 very useful for debugging.\" class=\"wp-image-130753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1024x270.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-768x202.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image.png 1287w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If the command fails due to missing dependencies, run <code>composer install<\/code> first (or <code>composer update<\/code> in a safe branch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check composer.lock (Most Reliable Method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <code>composer.lock<\/code> file in your project root contains the <strong>exact installed version<\/strong> of every package, including Laravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open it and search for <code>\"laravel\/framework\"<\/code>. Look for the <code>\"version\"<\/code> key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">\"laravel\/framework\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">: {<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #9CDCFE\">\"version\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">: <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">\"v13.0.0\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">,<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #F44747\">...<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">}<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this is best for production\/deployment:<\/strong> It reflects what was actually installed, not just what constraints allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check composer.json (For Version Constraints)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the project root, open <code>composer.json<\/code> and look under <code>\"require\"<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">\"laravel\/framework\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">: {<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #9CDCFE\">\"version\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">: <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">\"v13.0.0\"<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">,<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #F44747\">...<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">}<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows the <strong>allowed range<\/strong>, not the exact installed version. Useful when reviewing before upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Check the Framework Source File (For Restricted Environments)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Artisan isn\u2019t available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">cat<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">vendor\/laravel\/framework\/src\/Illuminate\/Foundation\/Application.php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> | <\/span><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">grep<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">\"const VERSION\"<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">const<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">VERSION<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">'13.0.0'<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\">;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This works in Docker containers, minimal servers, or when Composer dependencies are incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laravel Version Support Overview (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laravel 13<\/strong> (released March 17, 2026): Minimum PHP 8.3. Focuses on modern PHP features, AI-native tools, and smoother developer experience. Zero breaking changes from 12 in many cases \u2014 upgrade often takes ~10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laravel 12<\/strong>: Still supported (bug fixes until August 2026, security until 2027). Good transition target if you\u2019re on older versions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Older versions<\/strong> (11 and below): Moving toward security-only or end-of-life \u2014 upgrade recommended for production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>InMotion Tip:<\/strong> Use InMotion\u2019s PHP Version Selector in cPanel to match your Laravel requirements. Laravel 13 works best on PHP 8.3 or 8.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Upgrade Laravel (Quick Overview)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backup your project and database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update <code>composer.json<\/code> to target the new version (e.g., <code>\"laravel\/framework\": \"^13.0\"<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run <code>composer update<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the official upgrade guide (many changes are optional).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test thoroughly, then clear caches:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki dark-plus\" style=\"background-color: #1E1E1E\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">cache:clear<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">config:clear<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">route:clear<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #DCDCAA\">php<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">artisan<\/span><span style=\"color: #D4D4D4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #CE9178\">view:clear<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider tools like Laravel Boost for AI-assisted upgrades.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Always upgrade step-by-step (e.g., 11 \u2192 12 \u2192 13) on a staging environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cCommand not found\u201d or Artisan errors<\/strong>: Ensure you\u2019re in the project root and run <code>composer install<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Version mismatch across environments<\/strong>: Always commit <code>composer.lock<\/code> to version control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PHP version too old<\/strong>: Update via cPanel or ask InMotion support. Laravel 13 needs PHP 8.3+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After upgrade, blank page or errors<\/strong>: Check logs (<code>storage\/logs\/laravel.log<\/code>) and run migrations if needed (<code>php artisan migrate<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776271863517\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the current latest Laravel version?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Laravel 13 (as of March 2026).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776271870250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does php artisan \u2013version always show the correct version?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes for runtime, but composer.lock is more definitive for installed packages.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776271883184\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I run multiple Laravel versions on InMotion Hosting?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can use different PHP versions per domain\/subdomain or separate applications.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing which version of Laravel is installed in your project is crucial for maintaining compatibility with packages and libraries, and keeping your application up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. By using the Laravel Artisan command, inspecting the Application.php file, or checking the composer.json file, you can easily determine the Laravel version you are working with. This information will help you make informed decisions when developing and maintaining your Laravel applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to host or scale your Laravel project? InMotion Hosting offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/laravel-hosting\">optimized Laravel hosting<\/a> and support with easy PHP switching, SSD storage, and expert assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laravel is one of the most popular PHP frameworks, valued for its elegant syntax and powerful features. Knowing your exact Laravel version is essential for package compatibility, security updates, bug fixes, and planning upgrades \u2014 especially with Laravel 13 (released March 17, 2026) now available. 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