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

Name: MainWP Child - Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites
Rating: 5.0 (70 reviews)
Author: mainwp

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

MainWP Child ranks #86 among WordPress.org plugins with 700,000+ active installations, is #8 of 1,576 in the Authentication category, a 5/5 rating from 70 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 6 days ago Last Update on 09 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 11 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#8 of 1,576 in Authentication Top 1% by installs Downloads +426.3% this week Actively maintained

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Rank

#86

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Active Installs

700K+

-7.9%

KW Avg Position

0.2 better

Downloads

41.8M

+15,483 today

Support Resolved

100%

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Rating

100%

Review 5 out of 5

5 (70 reviews)

Next Milestone 800K

Total Progress 50%

700K+ 800K+

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Growth Needed

8,000,000

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Reviews & Ratings

5.0

70 reviews

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Support Threads Overview

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

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

Jun 23, 2026

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 6.1.2

CVE-2026-27366 · Fixed in v6.1.2
Dec 12, 2024

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 5.3.4

CVE-2024-10783 · Fixed in v5.3.4
Jun 23, 2023

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 4.4.1.2

CVE-2023-3132 · Fixed in v4.4.1.2
Oct 25, 2021

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 4.1.8

CVE-2021-24877 · Fixed in v4.1.8
Mar 2, 2018

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 3.4.5

Fixed in v3.4.5
Feb 18, 2018

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 3.4.5

Fixed in v3.4.5
Sep 7, 2015

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 2.0.28

Fixed in v2.0.28
Aug 7, 2015

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 2.0.23

Fixed in v2.0.23
Mar 9, 2015

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 2.0.9.2

Fixed in v2.0.9.2
Mar 9, 2015

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites [mainwp-child] < 2.0.9.2

Fixed in v2.0.9.2

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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: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 70
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for freelancers, agencies, developers, and anyone managing multiple WordPress sites from a self-hosted MainWP Dashboard. It solves the problem of managing WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates, backups, security scans, and content across many sites individually by connecting them securely to one central dashboard.

One-click plugin/theme/core updates
Automated backups
Security scanning and monitoring
Bulk manage posts and pages
Bulk manage users and comments
White-labeling and custom branding
WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Wordfence integration
Extendable with MainWP Add-ons

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MainWP Child - Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites

Yes, the MainWP Child plugin must be installed on each WordPress site you want to connect to your MainWP Dashboard.

Yes, you can use the MainWP White Label extension to hide the MainWP Child plugin from the WordPress admin on your connected sites.

While MainWP and ManageWP offer similar features, MainWP is self-hosted and open-source, providing more control and flexibility. Learn more about the differences between MainWP and ManageWP.

Both MainWP and WP Umbrella offer features for managing multiple WordPress sites, but MainWP is self-hosted and open-source, while WP Umbrella is a SaaS platform hosted on their servers. MainWP's open architecture provides greater control and flexibility. Discover more differences between MainWP and WP Umbrella.

MainWP and InfiniteWP are both self-hosted WordPress management solutions. However, MainWP is open-source, allowing for code review and extensibility, while InfiniteWP's Admin Panel is not open-source and obfuscates its code. MainWP also offers a comprehensive set of features tailored for agencies and freelancers managing client sites. Explore the differences between MainWP and InfiniteWP.

MainWP and WPRemote are both WordPress management solutions, but they differ in their approach and feature set. MainWP is a self-hosted, open-source plugin that gives you full control over your data and offers a wide range of features. WP Remote is a cloud-based service that stores your data on its servers, which may be a concern for some users who prioritize data ownership, security, and GDPR. Learn more about the differences between MainWP and WPRemote.

Yes, security is a top priority for MainWP. We adhere to WordPress security best practices, and our code is open-source and available for review on GitHub. We also offer a bug bounty program to encourage responsible disclosure of any security issues. Read more about MainWP Security practices.

Absolutely! MainWP is open-source, and we welcome community contributions. Visit our GitHub repository to get started.

Please follow the steps outlined in the MainWP Feature Requests to submit your idea and allow the MainWP Community to vote on it.

We have an extensive FAQ with more questions and answers here.