UPDATED 1/30/2025: On Windows 10, apps acquired from the Microsoft Store receive regular updates to enhance performance and introduce new features.
Although updates install automatically, you might sometimes need to check an app’s version number to confirm whether you have the latest release, perhaps to verify a bug fix or access a newly added feature.
Regardless of the reason, Windows 10 offers multiple ways to complete this task using the Settings app, the Settings and About pages from within the app, and you can also use the Windows Package Manager (winget) command tool.
In this guide, I’ll outline the easiest ways to check the version of an app you’re currently running on Windows 10.
Check the version of an app from Settings
To identify the version number of an app installed on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Apps.
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Click on Apps & features.
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Select an app and click the Advanced Options option.
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Confirm the app version number under the “Specifications” section.
Alternatively, you can quickly get to this page by right-clicking the app in the Start menu, and from the context menu, select the “More” submenu and click the “App Settings” option.
Check the version of an app from About
You can also check the app version from the Settings or About page of the application:
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Option 1: Open the app and check the version on the Settings page, usually under the “About” section.
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Option 2: Open the app, go to the “Help” (or main) menu, select the “About” option, and confirm the version.
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Option 3: Open Command Prompt and run the
winget listcommand to generate a list of all the install apps with name and version number.
These are the most common ways to check the version of the software installed on your computer. However, the location of this information will depend on the application.
Update January 30, 2025: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.
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