Dennis Ploetner

Syde

MultiSyde enhances the WordPress Multisite experience by addressing common usability challenges and streamlining network administration tasks. Developed by <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/syde/" rel="nofollow ugc">Syde</a> as both a practical tool and proof-of-concept for potential WordPress core improvements, with a focus on Multisite.
The plugin targets WordPress Multisite network administrators, developers, and organizations managing multiple WordPress sites. It focuses on targeted, high-impact enhancements rather than attempting to solve all Multisite challenges at once.
MultiSyde follows a modular architecture where each feature addresses specific pain points identified in <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/tickets/active/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Trac tickets</a> and community feedback. The plugin is actively developed and welcomes community contributions via the <a href="https://github.com/inpsyde/multisyde/" title="MultiSyde GitHub Repository" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>. See the FAQ for more details on how to contribute.
<h3>Features</h3>
Enhanced Site Retrieval – New <code>get_site_by()</code> utility function for easier site lookups by ID, slug, domain, path, or URL (addresses Trac <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40180/" title="WordPress Trac Ticket #40180" rel="nofollow ugc">#40180</a>)
Last User Login Tracking – Adds “Last Login” column to Network Admin Users screen with automatic timestamp recording (addresses MultiSyde GitHub issue <a href="https://github.com/inpsyde/multisyde/issues/11/" title="MultiSyde GitHub Issue #11" rel="nofollow ugc">#11</a>)
Site Active Plugins – See which plugins are active on each site, with bulk deactivation across subsites (addresses Trac <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/53255/" title="WordPress Trac Ticket #53255" rel="nofollow ugc">#53255</a>)
Site Active Theme – Displays the active theme for each site in the Network Admin dashboard, making it easier to manage themes across the network (addresses Trac <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/56458/" title="WordPress Trac Ticket #56458" rel="nofollow ugc">#56458</a>)
Permalink Cleanup – Automatically removes the <code>/blog</code> prefix from the main site’s permalink structure in multisite networks for cleaner URLs (addresses GitHub issue <a href="https://github.com/inpsyde/multisyde/issues/24" title="MultiSyde GitHub Issue #24" rel="nofollow ugc">#24</a>)
The feature set continues to expand based on community contributions and real-world needs.

MultiSyde

A WordPress plugin that explores practical, focused solutions and enhancements for WordPress Multisite.

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This plugin makes things a little easier for network administrators managing their network plugins.
How so? Glad you asked! Active network plugins are separated from inactive ones on the WordPress network plugins page.
Need a visual? Check out <a href="http://i46.tinypic.com/6gv32g.png" rel="nofollow ugc">this screenshot</a>.
For WP 3.1+, if you’re on a regular admin plugins page, you’ll see a small blurb with an easy, direct link to your network plugins page.
If you’re not using <a href="https://codex.wordpress.org/Create_A_Network" rel="nofollow ugc">network mode</a>, you don’t need this plugin.
<h3>Recommendations</h3>
Check out the companion plugin, <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/green-active-plugins/" rel="ugc">Green Active Plugins!</a>.
They go well together like coffee and doughnuts!

Blue Network Plugins!

Separates active network plugins from inactive ones on the Wordpress network plugins page. Requires Wordpress Multisite.

MultiSyde vs Blue Network Plugins!