A Decade of MainWP: Celebrating Version 5 and Our 10-Year Journey

Hey everyone, Dennis with MainWP here. Can you believe it’s been 10 years since we started this adventure? Time flies when you’re having fun, and today, I’m thrilled to share not just a look back at our journey but also the exciting launch of MainWP Version 5.

Unveiling Version 5: The Future of WordPress Management

Version 5 isn’t just an update; it’s a leap into the future of managing WordPress sites with ease and insight. We’ve packed this version with new features, like the Cost Tracker and Dashboard Insights Modules, making your WordPress management smarter and more intuitive.

Your days of juggling expenses and keeping track of renewals for plugins, themes, and hosting is over.  The Cost Tracker Module is our answer to that chaos, providing a clear view of your investments and their returns, no more tracking your subscriptions in a spreadsheet!

And with the Dashboard Insights Module, say goodbye to the guessing games about your Dashboard activities. We’re bringing data to life with visual representations that showcase your productivity and achievements.

API Backups have graduated from a beta Extension to becoming a core part of the MainWP Dashboard plugin, broadening our backup support and streamlining your workflow. For our MainWP Pro users, the Time Tracker Pro Extension is here to make project hours logging and client billing a breeze.

Design and functionality improvements in Version 5 reflect our commitment to innovation and a user-first approach, ensuring MainWP remains an indispensable tool for WordPress site management.

Let’s take a quick look at Version 5 (Walkthrough Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3PcRE_S3PE

A Decade in Review: 10 Years, 20,000+ Dashboards, and Countless Success Stories

Over the past decade, MainWP has grown from an internal WordPress tool to a public tool running on over 20,000 dashboards and managing 700,000+ child sites. We’ve received over 2,100 5-star reviews, each one a testament to the trust and support you’ve shown us.

Milestones and Memories: The MainWP Journey

Reflecting on our journey, I’m reminded of the major milestones and the smaller, equally important moments that have defined MainWP. From our first release to hitting 1,000 5-star reviews and embracing the challenge of privacy-first WordPress management, every step has been about providing value and security to you, our users.

Reflecting on 10 years MainWP’s Milestones

• The Big Leap: Our addition to the WordPress.org repository was a turning point, marking our move out of Beta and setting the stage for future growth. This is also the date we selected as our birthdate/anniversary date! Read more about this milestone.
• Version 3.0 Unveiled: Introducing over 8,000 lines of code changes, MainWP 3.0 was a significant leap towards better security and an improved user experience. Check out what was new in version 3 as we release version 5.
• A Thousand Cheers: Reaching 1,000 5-star reviews on WordPress.org was a moment of immense pride for us, reflecting the growing trust and satisfaction among our users. Celebrate this achievement with us.
• What If MainWP Was Sold?: Addressing concerns after the sale of ManageWP, we emphasized MainWP’s commitment to privacy and data protection, underscoring the advantages of our open-source model. Understand our stance on privacy and independence.
• Community and Connection: The launch of our Facebook group offered a new way for MainWP users to connect, share, and grow together. Join the conversation.
• Three Years Strong: Celebrating our third anniversary on WordPress.org, MainWP reflected on its journey, highlighting the community’s support and the introduction of new features. Look back at three years of growth.
• 1,500 Stars of Trust: Achieving 1,500 5-star reviews on WordPress.org underscored the quality and reliability of MainWP, thanks to the unwavering support of our community. See what makes MainWP stand out.
• Elevating Standards with 4.1: The release of MainWP 4.1 focused on significant code refactoring for improved security, user customization options, and new monitoring features. Explore the features of 4.1.
• Reflecting on 2021: A year of growth and learning, 2021 was marked by supporting over 500k sites and embracing community feedback to enhance MainWP’s offerings. Review the year 2021 with us.
• A Look Back at 2022: Focusing on digital agencies, UI/UX improvements, and partnerships, 2022 was a year of significant advancements and community engagement for MainWP. Revisit our 2022 journey.
• Privacy First: In an age where data privacy has never been more critical, we reinforced our commitment to your privacy with MainWP 4.2, ensuring no personal data ever leaves your dashboard. Learn about our privacy-first approach.
• Streamlining with Browser Extension: Introducing a browser extension to monitor updates and changes directly from your browser marked another step towards efficiency in WordPress management. Discover the convenience of our browser extension.
• MainWP 4.5 – Saying goodbye to Version 4: With redesigned navigation, flexible widgets, and enhanced security, MainWP 4.5 set new standards for user-friendly WordPress site management. Learn more about the innovations in 4.5.

The Road Ahead: Excited for What’s Next

As we launch Version 5 and step into the next decade of MainWP, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement. We’ve come a long way, but the journey is far from over. The landscape of WordPress management is ever-evolving, and so are we.

To all our users, thank you for a fantastic 10 years. Here’s to the next decade of innovation, growth, and success with MainWP. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us, and I hope you’re as excited as we are about the future.