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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...

As a privacy professional, if I had a dollar for every time someone said “my website does not collect any personal data” or “my website collects very little personal data”, I would be rich. Many business owners incorrectly assume that their websites do not collect any personal data at all and thus think that privacy laws or privacy requirements do not apply to them. The truth is that the vast majority of modern websites do collect personal data. While collecting 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...

A serious security incident has been circulating through the WordPress community this week, and for anyone managing multiple WordPress sites, it is worth paying close attention. An attacker bought roughly 30 WordPress plugins through legitimate marketplace purchases, then used the WordPress.org commit access to quietly insert malicious code. What makes this especially troubling is not only the scale of the attack, but how long it was able to sit unnoticed. In at least one confirmed case, the malicious code remained 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...

Privacy requirements can be overwhelming, especially for small businesses. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to even start evaluating whether your small business website is compliant with the requirements that privacy laws can impose. However, evaluating your website for privacy pitfalls is important as privacy laws can and do apply to small businesses and non-compliance fines can be high (starting at $2,500 per website visitor). In this article, we will discuss how to check your website for the most common Continue reading the post...