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MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies

Name: MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies
Rating: 4.9 (2350 reviews)
Author: mainwp

Run updates, backups, security and reporting across all client sites from your own server. Keep data private and prove your value with branded reports …

MainWP Dashboard ranks #1,372 among WordPress.org plugins with 20,000+ active installations, is #138 of 4,488 in the Security category, a 4.9/5 rating from 2,350 reviews, and was last updated Sep 9, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v6.2 Current Version v6.2

Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 09 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 15 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#138 of 4,488 in Security Top 5% by installs Downloads +182.3% this week Actively maintained

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#1,372

-1 this week

Active Installs

20K+

-8.4%

KW Avg Position

51.6

0.4 worse

Downloads

1.7M

+88 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

98%

Review 4.9 out of 5

4.9 (2,350 reviews)

Next Milestone 30K

Total Progress 22.3%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.9

2,350 reviews

Overall 98%

2,253 (96%)

73 (3%)

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Total Threads

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Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

11 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Mar 27, 2025

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] <= 5.3.4

CVE-2025-28253 · Affected <= 5.3.4
Oct 16, 2024

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 3.1.3

CVE-2016-15041 · Fixed in v3.1.3
Feb 27, 2024

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 6.1.2

CVE-2026-57327 · Fixed in v6.1.2
Feb 27, 2024

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 5.0

CVE-2024-1642 · Fixed in v5.0
Nov 9, 2023

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 4.4.3.4

CVE-2023-38519 · Fixed in v4.4.3.4
Oct 20, 2023

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 4.5.1.3

CVE-2023-6164 · Fixed in v4.5.1.3
Jun 21, 2022

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 4.2.5

Fixed in v4.2.5
Apr 29, 2016

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 3.1.3

CVE-2016-15041 · Fixed in v3.1.3
Apr 29, 2016

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 3.1.3

Fixed in v3.1.3
Aug 8, 2015

MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies [mainwp] < 2.0.23

Fixed in v2.0.23

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Plugin Details

Version: 6.2
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026
Requires WP: 6.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: mainwp

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews: 2,350
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for agencies, freelancers, and web professionals who manage multiple WordPress sites. It solves the time-consuming, frustrating task of managing and securing many WordPress sites separately by centralizing updates, backups, and client management from a self-hosted dashboard.

Centralized single-click updates
Scheduled or on-demand backups
Client Management module
Cost Tracker for client costs
Self-hosted and private
CLI support
REST API support
Third-party developer hooks

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress Management for Agencies

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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