MainWP Blog - Important Updates

Note: This change only affects developers and external collaborators working with our GitHub repositories. Regular MainWP users are not impacted and don’t need to take any action. master → main We’ve updated all MainWP GitHub repositories to use main as the default branch instead of master. This change aligns with current industry standards adopted by GitHub, major open-source projects, and development teams worldwide. Why the change? Git’s default branch naming has evolved over the past few years, with main becoming Continue reading the post...

We’re thrilled to celebrate 11 years of empowering WordPress professionals! Since our launch on WordPress.org, MainWP has transformed how thousands of agencies and developers manage multiple WordPress sites.  While the plugin may be 11 years old, it has been refactored multiple times to stay modern and performant. With this anniversary release, we continue that tradition with exciting updates, new features, and a significant shift in how we organize MainWP’s powerful tools. Extensions Are Now Add-ons: More Clarity, Same Power If Continue reading the post...

TL;DR MainWP is enhancing its initial connection process in response to potential concerns raised by a security company and feedback from our community. What was flagged was part of the initial connection process, which we had always considered a documented feature designed for usability and security. We didn’t believe the issue warranted CVE classification, but we took user feedback seriously and made proactive updates. We addressed the main concerns in version 5.2.1 by enabling the Unique Security ID by default. Continue reading the post...

We’re really excited to announce the release of MainWP v5.2. This significant release includes several fixes, updates, and additions. These include the new Kinsta integration, ignored updates for specific plugin or theme versions, and an option to schedule automatic updates at a specific time. However, what we all feel is the most exciting addition is our new MainWP REST API v2 update! This new API version is part of the Core MainWP Dashboard plugin and will allow you to connect Continue reading the post...

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 Continue reading the post...

After the release of MainWP “Demo Mode”, I am super excited to introduce the “Fathom” Extension for MainWP. With this Extension, you will be able to view visitors’ data right inside your MainWP Dashboard without navigating multiple Fathom accounts. It’s all about simplifying your Child Sites’ analytics experience for better decision-making. Let’s take a closer look… – All-in-One Central Dashboard The Fathom Extension for MainWP makes it easy to monitor the Fathom stats of all your Child Sites from one Continue reading the post...

We understand that exploring a new tool or plugin can sometimes be daunting. That’s why we’ve crafted an amazing feature for new users to learn more about MainWP and how MainWP will help them enhance WordPress site management workflow and better organize clients. – Why the MainWP Demo Mode? Save Time: Skip the setup hassle—import demo content for an instant start. Explore a pre-configured dashboard that gives you a feel for how everything works at MainWP. Hands-On Experience: The demo Continue reading the post...

After continuous testing and your valuable feedback, I am super excited to bring you MainWP 4.5, which includes flexible widgets, enhanced encryption for 3rd party API keys, updates to various Extensions, and more. We have also redesigned the MainWP Dashboard navigation to be more user-friendly and to accommodate future additions. Here’s a quick walkthrough for MainWP 4.5: – MainWP Dashboard Navigation Redesigned We simplified the main navigation by introducing a 3-level navigation layout, which allows additional room for upcoming releases while Continue reading the post...

At MainWP, we are committed to enhancing your workflow with exceptional features. As part of this ongoing commitment, I am thrilled to announce the “MainWP Browser Extension”. With our game-changing browser extension, you will be able to quickly monitor available updates and non-MainWP changes directly from your browser, saving you a significant amount of time. Why the MainWP Browser Extension? The extension quickly connects to your MainWP Dashboard, eliminating the need to login to your MainWP Dashboard repeatedly just to Continue reading the post...

As part of our collaboration with Automattic, we previously introduced Jetpack Scan and Jetpack Protect Extensions, and today, I am excited to bring you the “Pressable Extension for MainWP.” This game-changer Extension empowers you to quickly control a wide range of hosting-specific tasks for your Pressable-hosted sites, saving valuable time and effort. While managing multiple websites with MainWP, you no longer need to worry about logging into your Pressable account separately to launch a new website, managing backups, deleting a Continue reading the post...