A USB version recognition device includes an indication module, a USB connector, an information source module, and a control module. The USB connector is for connecting with a USB device and receiving a first version message of the USB device. The information source module stores a second version message therein and is connected to the USB connector. The controller module is connected to the indication module and the information source module, and is able to compare the first version message with the second version message to generate an operating version message and show the latter via the indication module.