how to check php version command line code example

Example 1: how to get php version in xampp

Open command prompt
Locate directory using cd C:/Xampp/php
Type command php -v
You will get your php version details

Example 2: php version command linux

# php -v
PHP 5.4.16 (cli) (built: Mar  7 2018 13:34:47) 
Copyright (c) 1997-2013 The PHP Group
Zend Engine v2.4.0, Copyright (c) 1998-2013 Zend Technologies

Example 3: php version command linux

# php --version
PHP 5.4.16 (cli) (built: Mar  7 2018 13:34:47) 
Copyright (c) 1997-2013 The PHP Group
Zend Engine v2.4.0, Copyright (c) 1998-2013 Zend Technologies