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MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites

MainWP Child establishes a secure link between your WordPress sites and your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard, simplifying site management.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version6.4
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.2 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update29 Oct 20263d ago
Active installations700K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 71 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites version 6.4 as active, updated 3d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

The MainWP Child Plugin securely connects the WordPress sites you want to manage to the MainWP Dashboard.

The MainWP Child plugin creates a secure connection between your WordPress sites and your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard, enabling you to efficiently manage WP installations from a single, centralized location.

With MainWP Child and the MainWP Dashboard, you can update themes, plugins, and WordPress core across all connected sites, perform backups and security scans, manage posts, pages, users, and comments in bulk, and integrate with popular plugins like WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Wordfence.

The MainWP Dashboard also offers features for cost tracking and client management, making it an all-in-one solution for agencies and freelancers looking to manage WP sites efficiently. The functionality can be further extended with a growing library of MainWP Add-ons.

MainWP is the ideal solution for freelancers and agencies managing client sites, developers and designers working on multiple projects, marketers and content managers overseeing various websites, and anyone responsible for maintaining multiple WordPress sites.

Why Choose MainWP for WordPress Management?

MainWP is 100% free and open-source, with no monthly fees, even for unlimited sites.

As a self-hosted solution, it offers maximum control and privacy. MainWP provides comprehensive site management features and is highly customizable with add-ons and developer hooks. The MainWP Child plugin even comes with its own privacy policy to guarantee your privacy while using MainWP.

All of this makes MainWP the best non-SaaS alternative to ManageWP, InfiniteWP, WPRemote, and WP Umbrella.

Key Features

MainWP Child, combined with the MainWP Dashboard, offers secure management of unlimited WordPress sites, one-click updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core, automated backups and security monitoring, bulk management of posts, pages, users, and comments, white-labeling and custom branding options, and powerful add-ons for WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Wordfence, and more.

Expand Your MainWP Dashboard with Add-ons

MainWP offers a growing library of add-ons that add advanced functionality to your Dashboard. From client reporting to SEO management, MainWP add-ons provide the tools you need to deliver top-notch service to your clients.

Join the MainWP Community

MainWP is more than just a plugin; it’s a thriving community of WordPress professionals. Join our MainWP Users Facebook Group to connect with other users, share advice, and stay updated on the latest features and add-ons.

Developer-Friendly

MainWP is built with developers in mind. We provide extensive documentation, hooks, and an API to help you create custom extensions and integrations for the MainWP platform. dev dedicated to MainWP developers.

Get Started with MainWP Today

Take control of your WordPress site management with MainWP and the MainWP Child plugin. With its powerful features, unlimited site connections, and user-friendly interface, MainWP is the smart choice for anyone managing multiple WordPress sites.

Learn More About MainWP

  • MainWP Website
  • MainWP Documentation
  • MainWP Support
  • MainWP Blog
  • MainWP on GitHub
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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • site management
  • backups
  • monitoring
  • security
  • update
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.2 · PHP 7.4
Update activity29 Oct 20263d ago

“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.

Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version6.36.4
WordPress compatibility7.1.37.1.4
Version6.2.26.3
WordPress compatibility7.1.27.1.3
Version6.2.16.2.2
Version6.26.2.1
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.2
Version6.1.86.2
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