What’s New at MainWP 10/22/2025
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Tractors, Black Friday, and Early Releases
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What does Tractor Supply Co have to do with you? We have a new article by legal expert Donata Skillrud of Termageddon to tell you. We’re also getting closer to MainWP v6, so it’s another call for help to make it the greatest version ever. And, it’s time for the Black Friday Round Up. We’ve got some new knowledgebase articles, and another poll.
Check it all out below!
Tractor Supply’s $1.35 Million Privacy Settlement: What You Can Learn
Think you have nothing in common with a Tractor supply company? Think again!
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently announced a $1.35 million settlement with Tractor Supply Company after finding multiple violations of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). It’s one of the largest enforcement actions we’ve seen so far, and it’s a reminder that privacy compliance isn’t just for the big tech companies anymore.
At the center of the case were several missteps, including missing disclosures in Tractor Supply’s Privacy Policy, failing to honor opt-out requests, and not having the proper agreements in place with third-party vendors. The result was a costly lesson in what happens when “we’ll get to it later” turns into a full-blown compliance problem.
Legal privacy expert Donata Stroink-Skillrud from Termageddon breaks down exactly what happened, why it matters, and what businesses of all sizes can learn from it. Her insights make it clear that proactive compliance is far easier and less expensive than reacting after the fact.
If your site collects data or uses tracking tools, this is one story you’ll want to read carefully. It’s a solid wake-up call for anyone managing client sites, plugins, or online stores.
Let’s Make the Next Surprise a Good One
Ever updated a product and thought, “Well, that’s not what I expected”? We’ve all been there. We created the MainWP Early Release Program to make sure the only surprises you get are the good kind.
By joining, you’ll get a sneak peek at upcoming features before they’re officially released, plus the chance to share your feedback and help shape what comes next. It’s your chance to see the latest improvements, and your input helps us make sure everything runs smoothly when the final version rolls out.
We’ve been developing version 5.5 as part of the Early Release, but with the number and significance of the changes, we’ve decided it deserves a full point update. The next official release will be version 6.0.
The current Early Release, v5.5-er3, includes some great updates: faster site management for large dashboards, a new default dark mode that’s easy on the eyes, smarter plugin and theme deletion (no more manual deactivation), and fully customizable site change tracking.
And that’s just the start. We’ve also improved the in-dashboard Support experience so help is right where you need it.
Get in early, try out what’s coming, and help us make MainWP 6.0 the best version yet.
👉 See all the latest details
👉 Check out the full v5.5-er3 changelog
Get Even More Out of MainWP With Pro
And when you’re ready to take it up a notch, the MainWP Pro Bundle is there to expand your capabilities even further. It’s designed to ensure you get the most out of every WordPress site you manage.
Black Friday Already?!?!
Ya, we know. It’s hard to believe it, but we’re already at that time of the year where we’re thinking turkeys (in the U.S. at least) and ugly sweaters. With that come the deals. Lots and lots of deals.
As we’ve done in the past, we’re rounding up all the best deals the WordPress world has to offer. You’ll want to check back often because this page is updated several times throughout each day.
Click the button below to check out the deals.
Have a special you’re running? Let us know! Fill out our Black Friday Submission form, let us know when you’d like the deal to go live, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Don’t miss out!
Four New Knowledgebase Updates
This week, we have four new KB updates for you.
Starting off, we have a pretty significant update to our Google Analytics Extension Article. Among other things, several steps related to OAuth Consent screens have been removed since it is no longer necessary in order to configure the GA Extension, making the overall setup easier.
We’ve also added a short KB article that covers why some users cannot edit their email templates in their MainWP Dashboard.
Our FAQ has been updated to answer the question of whether or not MainWP has Visual Regression Testing.
And lastly, we’ve updated new information that covers the latest required PHP functions for the Pro Reports Extension.
This Week’s Quick Poll: How do you handle Work/Life during the holidays?
It’s pretty crazy that we’re talking holiday time already, but the calendar doesn’t lie.
This week, we want to know: How do you handle the Holiday Season?
Your responses help us in so many ways. Sometimes they help us to build our product, and sometimes they help us to get to know you better. Whether it’s community or product, it’s all MainWP.
The future awaits!
Survey Says!
We also thought you’d like to see the results of last week’s survey, where we asked
When you log into MainWP, what’s the first thing you usually do?
Not surprisingly, the majority of you log in to check for updates (81.3%). 12.5% stated that they log in to
review site health or uptime, and 6.3% run reports or backups.
Thank you, everyone, for the great response to this poll! We value your input in these polls every week as they help us shape our futures together.
Community Spotlight
Show Your MainWP Pride on Discord
MainWP now has an official Server Tag and you can display it right on your profile! Simply click on the MainWP Server Name in Discord, select Server Tag, and adopt the MWP Tag.
Adding the tag lets the world know you’re part of the MainWP Community. It’s a small badge with a big meaning, and it helps other MainWP pros find you faster.
Haven’t joined the MainWP Discord Server yet? Why not do it now? It’s a great way to stay in touch in real time with the Team and the Community!
We love staying in touch with our customers, and Marc would still love to have a one-on-one chat with you! If you’re looking for an opportunity to share your experiences (good or bad), ideas, or even simply share a virtual cup of coffee, go ahead and schedule some time!
Have you joined our Facebook Users Group yet? It’s a great place to connect with other MainWP users for tips and tricks. Come hang out with the vibrant MainWP Community and up your game!
Follow us on LinkedIn, where we’ll be sharing news and updates throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Working on an integration or extension to be used with MainWP? We’d love to hear from you. Maybe we can work together! Click here to Learn all about it.
Thanks,
Dennis Dornon
Co-founder, MainWP
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