Tom J Nowell

<p>An easy way of telling apart different installs of WordPress ( e.g. live/production/local ) via the admin bar. Super admins see a colour coded machine name in the admin bar, with an IP submenu. Mobiles will see a colour coded square dot</p>


Local Indicator

A fast way of seeing which machine a WordPress install is running on.

mainwp

<p><strong>The MainWP Child Plugin securely connects the WordPress sites you want to manage to the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/mainwp/" rel="ugc">MainWP Dashboard</a>.</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/mainwp/" rel="ugc">MainWP Dashboard</a> 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 <a href="https://mainwp.com/mainwp-add-ons/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Add-ons</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://mainwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP</a> 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.</p>
<h4>Why Choose MainWP for WordPress Management?</h4>
<p>MainWP is 100% free and open-source, with no monthly fees, even for unlimited sites.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://mainwp.com/mainwp-plugin-privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">privacy while using MainWP</a>.</p>
<p>All of this makes MainWP the best non-SaaS alternative to ManageWP, InfiniteWP, WPRemote, and WP Umbrella.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<p>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 <a href="https://mainwp.com/mainwp-add-ons/" rel="nofollow ugc">powerful add-ons</a> for WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Wordfence, and more.</p>
<h4>Expand Your MainWP Dashboard with Add-ons</h4>
<p>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.</p>
<h4>Join the MainWP Community</h4>
<p>MainWP is more than just a plugin; it’s a thriving community of WordPress professionals. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MainWPUsers/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Users Facebook Group</a> to connect with other users, share advice, and stay updated on the latest features and add-ons.</p>
<h4>Developer-Friendly</h4>
<p>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.  We have a site at <a href="https://mainwp.dev" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP.dev</a> dedicated to MainWP developers.</p>
<h4>Get Started with MainWP Today</h4>
<p>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.</p>
<h4>Learn More About MainWP</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://mainwp.com" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mainwp.com/kb/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.mainwp.com/c/support/mainwp-support/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Support</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mainwp.com/blog/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/mainwp/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP on GitHub</a></li>
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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.

Local Indicator vs MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites