MainWP is designed for agencies, freelancers, and developers who need to keep client websites updated, secure, and running smoothly without bouncing between multiple logins or relying on third-party platforms.
It stands out as an open-source, privacy-focused solution; users host the management dashboard themselves, so sensitive client data isn’t exposed to outside companies.
The interface is intuitive and customizable, making updates, backups, plugin management, and uptime checks easy and efficient, whether managing five sites or five hundred.
MainWP matters because it streamlines routine website care, saving hours with bulk actions and reporting, while offering flexible integrations for SEO, security, analytics, and more.
There’s no per-site billing, the core plugin is free, and premium extensions are available for extra muscle when needed.
Key Features
- Central dashboard for all WordPress sites
- Bulk update plugins, themes, and WordPress core
- One-click login to managed sites
- Uptime monitoring, email alerts for downtime
- Plugin/theme install, activation, and removal in bulk
- Security scans and vulnerability monitoring
- Flexible client and user management
- Customizable overview and reporting tools
- Privacy-first, self-hosted setup (no data sharing)
- Free plugin with unlimited sites; paid extensions for extra features
MainWP keeps site management straightforward and secure, giving agencies and pros back their time, peace of mind, and control (plus a sleeker new dark mode for late-night tweaks).
