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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...

On September 14, 2025, the major provisions of the EU Data Act went into effect, affecting companies producing connected products, offering related services, and third parties that may receive data from a connected device (even if the company is not located in the EU). The Act provides new rights to access data, implements new product design requirements, makes it easier for consumers to switch between providers, imposes new contract requirements, and more. In this article, we will discuss the major Continue reading the post...

Updates, Interviews, and a Big Question for You This week brings a mix of polish and personality. We’ve got a fresh maintenance release in the changelog, Marc making the rounds in interviews (including one with Seahawk Media), another stop at the WP Round Table coming up, and of course it wouldn’t be awards season without asking for your vote. And because we like to keep things interesting, we’re closing with one big question about why you chose MainWP in the Continue reading the post...

Over the last couple of years I’ve spent way too much time trying and removing different search solutions for MainWP’s websites. Years. For search. We run multiple properties: the MainWP website, a discourse community forum, blog, knowledgebase, API specific docs and the MainWP Developer website. Each one critical for our users. Each one generating support tickets when people couldn’t find what they needed. And somehow, in 2025, making search actually work across all of them, at a price that made Continue reading the post...

Earlier this year, in our weekly newsletters (if you haven’t subscribed, why not do it now?), we’ve been asking our MainWP Community a series of questions designed to help shape the future of MainWP. These surveys, designed to be answered in just a few seconds, have given us insight into the things you need and want as well as helped to enhance our knowledge of our customer base so we can better serve their needs.With a few under our belt, Continue reading the post...

On June 22, 2025, the Governor of Texas signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law, prohibiting the development of AI systems for certain purposes, protecting consumers, and developing a sandbox program. This new law goes into effect on January 1, 2026 and includes numerous notable provisions for developers of AI systems, which are discussed below.  Who does the Act apply to?  The TRAIGA applies to any person who:  Promotes, advertisers, or conducts business in Texas;  Produces a Continue reading the post...

Uploading images is a routine part of using WordPress, but sometimes you might get a frustrating message: “HTTP error.” This vague warning usually appears during the media upload process, offering no clues about what went wrong. Fortunately, there are several proven solutions you can try to get things working again. 1. Check If the Error Is Temporary Before diving into deep troubleshooting, first refresh the page and try uploading again. A momentary hiccup in your server, internet connection, or WordPress Continue reading the post...

Running a WordPress website can be seamless—until you notice sluggish performance, slow page loads, or even server crashes. These are often symptoms of high CPU usage. If your hosting provider has flagged your site for exceeding CPU limits, it’s time to take action. Here’s how to identify and fix high CPU usage in WordPress to keep your site fast and responsive. 1. Diagnose the Problem Check your hosting dashboard, cPanel, or server monitoring tool to confirm CPU usage levels. If Continue reading the post...

For countless online stores powered by WooCommerce, a broken or endlessly loading checkout page can quickly become a business nightmare. When customers can’t complete their purchase, it doesn’t just hurt the bottom line—it damages trust and credibility. According to eCommerce experts, issues with the WooCommerce checkout page are more common than many store owners realize, but the good news is that most are solvable. What Causes Checkout Pages to Break? Several common culprits can cause the WooCommerce checkout page to Continue reading the post...

If your WordPress site is starting to feel sluggish or is struggling with inconsistent performance, your plugins may be partly to blame. While plugins extend functionality and are essential for many websites, they can also create unnecessary bloat, especially when they load on pages where they’re not needed. That’s where the Freesoul Deactivate Plugins (FDP) plugin might come in handy. Freesoul Deactivate Plugins helps streamline plugin usage and significantly improves site speed by deactivating specific plugins on a per-page or Continue reading the post...