MainWP Blog - MainWP Updates

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...

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...