MainWP Dashboard: WordPress Management without the SaaS

Description

Managing multiple WordPress sites can be a time-consuming and frustrating task. The MainWP Dashboard empowers you to take back your time by allowing you to efficiently manage and secure all your WordPress sites from your own centralized Dashboard.

Designed for agencies, freelancers, and web professionals, MainWP offers comprehensive control with a privacy-first approach. Harness the power of MainWP for updates, backups, and more, ensuring your sites are always running smoothly and securely.

Features for Advanced WordPress Management:

  • Centralized Updates: Keep all your WordPress sites up-to-date with single-click updates.
  • Secure Backups: Implement scheduled or on-demand backups for complete site security.
  • Manage both your sites and your clients with the Client Management module
  • The built-in Cost Tracker allows you to easily keep track of client costs
  • Private and Self-hosted: Your data stays yours, with full privacy and control.

Stop the Software as a Service (SaaS) Treadmill:

Built on WordPress’s core principles, the MainWP Dashboard plugin is uniquely positioned as the go-to solution for WordPress management. It combines ease of use with robust features and unmatched privacy.

The MainWP plugins are open-source and privacy-focused and come with their own privacy policies to ensure that the plugins do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII).

The MainWP Dashboard is extendable, allowing third-party developers to hook into it. It also provides support for CLI and has its own REST API, so anything you need or want to run your business your way can be developed for your MainWP Dashboard.

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

Getting Started with MainWP:

MainWP is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, even for those new to WordPress management plugins. With a straightforward setup process and a clean, organized dashboard, you’ll be able to start managing your WordPress sites efficiently in no time.

  • Setting up MainWP is straightforward—install the dashboard on a private WordPress site, add the MainWP Child plugin to your other WordPress sites, and take control.

Your Guarantee of Privacy

The MainWP plugins come with their own privacy policies to ensure that the plugins do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII).

How Is MainWP Free? What’s the Catch? How Will You Continue to Pay Development Costs?

This is not a trial. The core MainWP Dashboard plugin is 100% FREE and always will be. It doesn’t matter if you have 5 sites or 5,000 WordPress sites; it’s always free.

We make money by offering MainWP Pro which includes a wide range of Premium Extensions to grow with you.

👉 Free vs. Pro: Know the Difference

Extensions enhance your MainWP Dashboard with additional features for backups, marketing, SEO, maintenance, security, monitoring, and other tools to help you better organize and manage websites.

Experience the MainWP Difference

Ready to streamline your WordPress management workflow and take control of your sites? Install MainWP today and discover how easy it is to keep your sites updated, secure, and running smoothly. Join the growing community of over 700K WordPress sites trusting MainWP for their management needs. Get started now and experience the MainWP difference firsthand!

Screenshots

  • Sites – Overview
  • Sites – Manage Sites
  • Sites – Add a New Site
  • Sites – Manage Plugins
  • Sites – Manage Posts
  • Sites – Manage Updates
  • Clients – Manage Clients
  • Cost Tracker – Cost Summary
  • Cost Tracker – Manage Costs
  • Dashboard Insights

Installation

Note: MainWP is not tested on or designed for multisite installs.

However, we have user reports that most functions work correctly, but support will be limited. We DO NOT recommend installing the MainWP Dashboard plugin on a multisite install.

  1. We HIGHLY recommend a NEW WordPress install for your MainWP Dashboard.

Using a new WordPress install will help reduce Plugin Conflicts and other issues caused by trying to run your MainWP Dashboard from an active site.

Most hosting companies provide free subdomains (“demo.yourdomain.com”), and we recommend creating one if you do not have a specific dedicated domain to run your MainWP Dashboard. If you are not sure how to set up a subdomain, contact your hosting company’s support.

You can even install your MainWP Dashboard on a WordPress site located on your local computer using WAMP or any other setup that allows you to run WordPress locally.

  1. Once you have set up the separate WordPress website, install the MainWP Dashboard plugin following your normal installation procedure, either the automatic process by searching MainWP or by uploading the MainWP plugin to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.

  2. Once installed then Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.

  3. Add your first Child Site to the MainWP Dashboard – Documentation

  4. Set your MainWP Settings – Documentation

FAQ

What sets MainWP apart from other WordPress management platforms like ManageWP or InfiniteWP?

MainWP is a self-hosted, open-source WordPress management plugin that prioritizes user privacy and customization.

Unlike SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms like ManageWP, WPUmbrella, or WPRemote, MainWP gives you complete control over your data and allows for extensive customization through its open-source architecture.

Can MainWP handle bulk updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes?

Yes, MainWP makes it easy to perform bulk updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes across all your managed sites. With just a few clicks, you can ensure all your sites are running the latest versions, saving you valuable time and effort.

How does MainWP help with client management for WordPress agencies and freelancers?

MainWP offers a robust client management system that allows you to organize sites by client, assign tags, and generate customizable client reports. This streamlines your workflow and helps you provide better service to your clients by keeping all their site information organized and easily accessible.

Does MainWP offer any features for tracking costs associated with managing WordPress sites?

Yes, MainWP has a built-in Cost Tracker. This feature allows you to:
* Record and categorize expenses for each site
* Set up recurring costs
* Generate detailed cost reports
* Gain insights into your expenditure distribution
* Track payments received and upcoming renewals

What security features does MainWP offer to protect my WordPress sites?

MainWP prioritizes security by providing features like real-time security monitoring, malware scanning, and vulnerability detection. The plugin also integrates with popular security plugins.

Can I use MainWP to manage WordPress sites hosted on different servers or hosting providers?

Yes, MainWP is designed to work with WordPress sites hosted on any server or hosting provider.

How does MainWP handle WordPress site backups?

MainWP offers multiple backup options, including built-in backup solutions for popular hosting providers and integrations with some of the most installed backup plugins.

How do you pronounce MainWP?

MainWP is a unique name that we created for our company, so it’s understandable if you’re unsure about how to pronounce it. Here’s the easiest way to remember:

Main + WP = MainWP

Think of it as the word “Main” followed by the letters “WP” (pronounced as “double-u pee”). In phonetic notation, it would look like this: /ˈmeɪn ˈdʌbəl juː ˈpiː/.

But don’t worry if you pronounce it differently – we answer to almost anything, including WP Main and WPMain!

I have an idea for MainWP; how do I let you know?

Please follow the steps outlined in the MainWP Feature Requests so you can add your idea to the MainWP Community to be voted on.

I have more questions. Do you have any other information?

Yes, we have a quick FAQ with many more questions and answers here.

Reviews

29 di Novembar dal 2024
Great plugin with no issues so far. Many options are free and I am doubting to use the lifetime version. In the past I used ManageWP, what is working well, but I notice my experience with MainWP is better.
4 di Novembar dal 2024
I’ve been using ManageWP for about 8 years. I just switched to MainWP after GoDaddy moved me without notice to their Hub service and wiped out all the data we had so I could send my clients their quarterly reports.Now that I’ve moved to MainWP I’m finding it’s faster, and FAR less temperamental. I wish I’d switched years ago!
4 di Novembar dal 2024
Managing multiple WordPress sites for clients can be a real challenge, but the MainWP Dashboard plugin has completely transformed how I approach this task. It’s a powerful, self-hosted management solution that gives me full control over my client websites without the recurring costs associated with SaaS platforms. One of the standout features is the central dashboard, which makes monitoring, updating, and securing all my clients’ sites effortless. With a few clicks, I can update themes, plugins, and WordPress cores across all managed sites simultaneously. This functionality not only saves me a ton of time but also ensures my clients’ sites are always up-to-date and secure. MainWP’s security features are another game-changer. The ability to run regular security checks and manage backups directly from the dashboard gives both me and my clients peace of mind. It also lays a strong foundation for offering tailored maintenance packages, something I’m excited to roll out. In summary, MainWP Dashboard has streamlined my workflow significantly and empowered me to offer comprehensive, customized maintenance contracts. It’s a must-have for any developer or agency managing multiple WordPress installations, especially if you’re looking for a cost-effective and scalable solution.
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Contributors & Developers

“MainWP Dashboard: WordPress Management without the SaaS” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

5.3.1 – 11-27-2024

  • Fixed: Issue with saving the state of the last configuration in the Site Hardening widget.
  • Fixed: Issue with the “Fix All Issues” button overflow in the Site Hardening widget.
  • Added: Missing option to unset the Uptime Monitoring widget in the Overview page settings.
  • Added: Link to the Monitoring page in the Uptime Monitoring widget footer.
  • Added: “Jump to WP Admin” link in the Connection Status widget list items.
  • Added: “Jump to WP Admin” link in the Site Hardening widget list items.
  • Updated: Icon in the Available Translations card element in the Updates Overview widget.
  • Updated: Mini-label text in the Total Available Updates card element in the Updates Overview widget.
  • Updated: Font weight of feed elements in the Non-MainWP Changes widget for better readability.
  • Updated: Scrollbar colors in the Dark theme
  • Updated: Error message returned in case Child Site already contains connection data and needs reset

5.3 – 11-26-2024

  • Security Enhancement: Enhanced the pre-connection process with additional security features to address recommendations from a security company. Read more
  • Fixed: Issue with the Manage Sites filter for available updates.
  • Fixed: Incorrect labeling of the “Install Trusted Updates” option on the Site Settings page.
  • Fixed: DataTables error on the empty error log page.
  • Fixed: Excessive sort indicator icons on the Translation Updates page.
  • Fixed: Issue with updating trusted plugins.
  • Fixed: Issue with sending Daily Digest emails on certain setups.
  • Fixed: Incorrect WordPress REST API base URL check (#713) – thanks to Franz Armas.
  • Fixed Missing folder creation during file uploads (#712) – thanks to Sixela.
  • Added: Basic Uptime Monitoring has been greatly upgraded and turned into a full-fledged Uptime Monitoring feature
  • Added: Password authentication to the connect site process for added security.
  • Added: “Connect Multiple Sites” feature for faster site management.
  • Added: Translations for French (fr_FR), Spanish (es_ES), German (de_DE), and Portuguese (pt_BR).
  • Added: Site thumbnails in the page navigation within individual site areas.
  • Added: “Remove Site” button on the Site Settings page.
  • Added: Various informational messages throughout the platform.
  • Added: Tabular menu on the “Add Site” page.
  • Updated: Quick Setup Wizard with bulk “Add Sites” and “Add Clients” forms.
  • Updated: Verbiage on the Plugin Updates and Theme Updates pages for clarity.
  • Updated: Button colors and tooltips for “View Ignored Plugin Updates,” “View Ignored Theme Updates,” and “View Ignored WP Core Updates” buttons.
  • Updated: Input types on the Advanced Options page replaced with slider elements.
  • Updated: Sub-item padding in the Manage Plugins and Themes tables for improved readability.
  • Updated: Label of “Site Edit” page updated to “Site Settings” for consistency.
  • Updated: Message element styling on the Manage Pages page.
  • Updated: Widget scrollbar positioning for better separation from content.
  • Updated: Layout of the “Add Site” form.
  • Updated: Border radius for the www/non-www dropdown in the Site Settings form.

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