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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...

This week brings solid progress across the board, several core and add-on updates focused on reliability and usability, expanded Labs capabilities with the introduction of MainWP Control, and three new or refreshed documentation articles worth bookmarking. What’s New in MainWP Labs MainWP Labs is an early-access environment where features in active development are shared before general release. It’s an opportunity to try things early and provide feedback that directly shapes what ships. MainWP MCP with Abilities API MainWP MCP connects Continue reading the post...

This month, not only are we celebrating 12 years of MainWP, but we’re also celebrating yet another partnership. This time, it’s Patchstack. You may already be familiar with Patchstack, but if not, they focus on vulnerability mitigation for WordPress websites. They are the largest WordPress vulnerability discloser and work with over 1,100 plugins as security partners. What that means in practical terms is simple. Patchstack helps protect your sites by mitigating vulnerabilities before they’re actively exploited. The Webinar Last week, Continue reading the post...

Any time we push out a release, we all sit on pins and needles to see how things are going. Are people updating? How many? Are there any issues? What are they? Are they easy fixes? The list goes on. We know that asking an agency to do a major update and potentially disrupt their workflow is a big ask and we do not take it lightly. When MainWP v6 went live, the only measurable data available was what could Continue reading the post...

The Big News: MainWP v6 Has Dropped And you’re going to LOVE it! For weeks, we’ve been talking about the Early Release Program, and because of its success, thanks to your input, MainWP v6 is now live. MainWP v6 is the result of months of work by the Team through building, testing, factoring, and re-factoring, and listening closely to the suggestions and feedback from the MainWP Community. With the addition of the Early Release Program, interaction in Discord, and our Continue reading the post...

This year, Dennis asked me to write about my reflections on MainWP in 2025; the idea being that I might bring in a different perspective than that of a founder. It’s an honor that he would trust me with the annual wrap-up. When I think about 2025, I don’t think about one defining announcement or accomplishment. I think about how the product feels now compared to where it was a year ago. I think about how the team continually comes Continue reading the post...

It's All About v6 and Add-ons This Week As a MainWP customer, you know that one of the more powerful advantages is the fact that it is highly extensible due to its open source design. It is something that no other WordPress Dashboard Management platform offers, and it is why we are able to constantly push the envelope when it comes to functionality. This week, we have a new add on created by a MainWP Community member as well as Continue reading the post...