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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...

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...

Early Release Coolness & Cybersecurity Audits This week we’re really excited to bring you a bunch of news on the MainWP Early Release Program and we can’t wait to tell you about it. We’ve also got a great article contributed by legal expert Donata Stroink-Skillrud about California and its Cybersecurity audit requirements. Let’s get into it before we burst! A Whole Bunch of Early Release News Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the MainWP Early Release Program, Continue reading the post...

This week we have some updates to the MainWP Dashboard and Child plugins. We also have an appearance by Marc on This Week in WordPress. Lastly, we have some Early Release news. This Week's Product Updates We have just released updates to both the MainWP Dashboard and Child. MainWP Dashboard v5.4.1 has landed with a fresh round of fixes and improvements. One standout change is smarter site filtering in the Manage Sites list. You can now combine multiple Tags using Continue reading the post...

Giving Thanks & Some Updates As we head into Thanksgiving here in the States, I want to take a moment to say how grateful the Team and I are for this community. It is because of you that we wake up every morning energized and motivated to make a better product. MainWP has always grown because of the people who use it, improve it, question it, and push us to keep making it better. This week, we are sharing a Continue reading the post...

New Partner Interview, & the Cloudflare Outage This week, there’s a lot going on in and around MainWP. There’s a new interview with Marc and Hans from Termageddon where they discuss privacy laws of 2025 (and more). We also have a new blog post discussing this week’s Cloudflare outage and more about the Early Release Program.Let’s get to it! Eight New Privacy Laws for 2025 Last year, Marc sat down with Hans Skillrud of Termageddon to talk about privacy, why Continue reading the post...

Today Cloudflare had an outage that affected, what seemed like most of the internet. Starting at about 8:30 AM Eastern and lasting for several hours, countless services simply stopped responding. Social platforms, AI tools, dashboards, and website monitoring services all went dark at once. My first thought was that maybe the internet was rebooting and hinting that maybe we should step outside and see that there’s a whole world out there beyond technology. Possibly true, but doubtful. The truth is, Continue reading the post...

MainWP v6, Black Friday, and MORE! It's a week for action. MainWP v6 is right around the corner. We have over 125 Black Friday Deals up, the time to vote for MainWP is running out, and we'd really love it if you'd take this week's quick (as in REALLY quick) survey. Let's get to it! v6 is Getting Close – And We Need YOU! The MainWP 5.5 Early Release has been live for a bit now, giving you a first Continue reading the post...

Vote Today! We’re keeping it short and sweet this week. The holiday season has officially kicked off, and we know that means things only get busier. In this issue, it’s all about exercising your right to vote (and doing us a HUGE favor). Let’s take a look! It’s Crunch Time – Vote Today! Voting might be behind us in the United States, but there’s still one election that every WordPress user around the world can take part in. The 2025 Continue reading the post...

A Few Treats Somehow, Halloween always shows up before we’re ready for it. Kind of like those updates that pop up when you were just about to call it a day. Luckily, the only surprises we’ve got for you this week are the fun kind. We’d like to introduce you to AreaWP, a new service aimed at making agency life easier, some treats in the Early Release, and a little Monster voting is still going on. Plenty is happening in Continue reading the post...