MainWP Blog - MainWP Updates

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...

We are excited to announce our newest monitoring solution: the Regression Testing Extension for MainWP. After carefully evaluating the real-world needs of WordPress professionals, we’ve developed this powerful solution for detecting unexpected changes across your client sites. Managing a network of WordPress sites is like tending to diverse client gardens. Each site has its own ecosystem: WooCommerce stores, membership sites, and custom designs with unique requirements. When WordPress core updates arrive, plugins push new versions, or unexpected changes appear, you 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...

The release of MainWP Version 5 marks a significant milestone in our journey towards providing a more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly WordPress management experience. This update is the culmination of tireless effort, innovation, and feedback, reflected in some remarkable numbers that we’re proud to share with our community. Over 1400 Working Hours: The dedication of our team is measured not just in days or weeks but in the over 1400 hours of work put into it. That’s just short of 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...

As we head into our 10-year anniversary, the evolution of MainWP continues, and we’re ready to hint at the future of MainWP Coming February 27th, expect enhancements that streamline operations, provide deeper insights, and redefine the efficiency of your WordPress management with MainWP Version 5!   Here’s a whisper of what’s on the horizon: A New Era of Financial Clarity Prepare for an all-new core module that redefines financial management within your MainWP Dashboard. We’re introducing a smarter way to 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...