This plugin is for developers and site administrators who need their site to report a specific, up-to-date version number to external checks or services. It is particularly useful for testing environments or when plugin compatibility checks are based on the reported core version.

Automatic Version Fetching: The tool connects to the official project API to retrieve the latest stable version number, ensuring the displayed information is accurate.

Cached Performance: To avoid constant API calls, the retrieved version is stored locally with a 12-hour expiration, balancing data freshness with site performance.

Simple Override Mechanism: It works by modifying a specific global variable within the system that controls the publicly reported version string.

Lightweight Implementation: As a small, single-purpose plugin, it adds minimal overhead and requires only basic server requirements (PHP 5.3+).