MainWP Blog - Cameron Dornon

This week’s updates are all about making MainWP more dependable behind the scenes and easier to manage day to day. From cleaner activity logs and better permission controls to stronger recovery handling across add-ons, these changes focus on the small details that make a big difference when managing WordPress sites at scale. Product Updates Last week’s updates focused on MainWP 6.1 Early Release builds, cleaner activity logs, improved permission handling, and more reliable add-on workflows. The practical result: better oversight, Continue reading the post...

Want early access to upcoming MainWP features before the public release? The MainWP Early Access Extension lets agencies, developers, and experienced WordPress users test new Dashboard and Child plugin updates ahead of time, explore improvements early, and help shape future releases through real-world feedback and testing. Install the Early Release Update 6.1 By using the MainWP Early Access, you will always see new Early Releases updates automatically as they become available, without the need to manually download each version. Product Continue reading the post...

MainWP continues to introduce updates focused on improving the day-to-day experience for WordPress professionals. Recent changes include the release of MainWP Browser Extension 3.0 and Comments 6.0, along with other ongoing improvements aimed at giving users more visibility, control, and efficiency while managing their sites. One of the biggest new additions is the MainWP Browser Extension for Chrome. MainWP Browser Extension 3.0 This MainWP Extension adds Updated Monitoring, Time Tracking, Cost Tracking, and Better Dashboard Visibility MainWP Browser Extension 3.0 Continue reading the post...

The Comments Extension 6.0 contains significant updates, including support for MainWP REST API and integration into Network Activity logging. Comments 6.0 Updates The Comments 6.0 release introduces a range of improvements focused on security, reliability, and long-term maintainability. NEW: REST API Support A new REST API controller and supporting files have been added, providing a stronger foundation for future development. NEW: Activity Tracking Network Activity logging is now supported for comment actions, making it easier to track and audit comment-related Continue reading the post...

Managing multiple WordPress sites comes with constant moving parts, and even small inefficiencies can add up over time. This latest round of MainWP updates focuses on smoothing out those daily tasks making updates faster, reporting more accurate, and workflows easier to manage. You’ll also see improvements to the REST API and activity tracking, giving you better visibility and control across your network without adding extra complexity. Product Updates We released several updates across MainWP Core and extensions, focusing on performance, Continue reading the post...

Most updates can look minor at a glance, but they directly impact how dependable your day-to-day site management actually is. This round of MainWP Core updates focuses on the areas you actually notice when managing multiple sites: update handling, dashboard performance, and activity clarity. We also started rolling out early improvements that tighten common workflows and reduce friction in routine tasks. Alongside that, several extensions received targeted updates to keep permissions, monitoring, and reporting aligned with how agencies are actually Continue reading the post...

We Redesigned the MainWP Logo so it Looks Good on All Systems We updated the MainWP logo with a simple goal. It should work everywhere without needing to be adjusted. The old version handled contrast by switching the “WP” between black and white. It worked, but it never really felt like a single identity. It felt like two versions depending on where you placed it. The new logo keeps everything inside the same color system. “WP” now uses a deeper Continue reading the post...

A new experiment is taking shape in MainWP Labs. With MainWP MCP, you can start exploring how MainWP may be used beyond the dashboard through external tools and AI-supported workflows. It is an early step toward a more connected way of working, designed for users who want more flexibility, more automation, and a chance to help shape what comes next. MainWP is no longer limited to the dashboard. You can now work with it from external environments, using tools that Continue reading the post...