How to Check Your Angular Version (CLI, Project, and Global)

If you're working with Angular — whether you're debugging a build issue, checking compatibility before installing a package, or just getting oriented in an unfamiliar codebase — knowing which version you're running is a surprisingly important first step. Angular has gone through major releases over the years, and behavior, syntax, and tooling can vary significantly between them.

Here's a clear breakdown of every reliable way to check your Angular version, and why the answer isn't always as simple as one number.

Why Angular Version Checking Is More Nuanced Than It Seems

Angular isn't just one thing. When developers talk about "the Angular version," they might mean:

• The Angular CLI version installed globally on their machine
• The Angular core version used in a specific project
• The Node.js version Angular is running on top of
• The Angular packages installed (like @angular/common, @angular/router, etc.)

These can all be different. A developer might have Angular CLI 15 installed globally but be working inside a project that uses Angular 12. That mismatch matters when troubleshooting or adding dependencies.

Method 1: Using the Angular CLI Command 🔍

The fastest way to check your Angular version is through the command line.

Open your terminal and run: