Description
Built on MainWP, Buddy Extension adds backup controls to the central dashboard, allowing you to trigger, monitor, and organize routines related to the Buddy component across connected sites. The extension helps those who maintain multiple WordPress installations consolidate recurring maintenance tasks into a single interface, with centralized backup management without manually switching between individual dashboards.
Key Features of Buddy Extension
- Centralized control
Adds Buddy component actions within the MainWP dashboard. - Backup management
Consolidates copy and monitoring routines across connected sites. - Per-site workflow
Lets you work with individual installations within the managed network. - Integrated dashboard
Organizes addon tasks without accessing each WordPress site separately. - Recurring operation
Supports maintenance processes used across multiple WordPress projects.
Benefits of Buddy Extension
- Less screen switching
Reduces the time spent accessing separate dashboards. - More predictable routine
Makes it easier to track critical tasks on sites under maintenance. - More operational control
Centralizes backup decisions in a familiar environment. - Scales across multiple sites
Helps those who manage several WordPress installations simultaneously.
Who Is Buddy Extension For?
- Those who maintain several WordPress sites connected to MainWP and need to centralize backup routines.
- You, if you use the Buddy component and want to reduce manual access to each individual dashboard.
- Those who need to track maintenance tasks across different WordPress installations from a single screen.
How to Download Buddy Extension
Buddy Extension is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate it in WordPress. Keep MainWP installed and configured to use the extension.
Buddy Extension fits environments where WordPress site maintenance depends on repeated processes, per-installation control, and constant monitoring. Instead of treating backups as a task scattered across multiple dashboards, the addon concentrates this operation within the MainWP workflow, making the routine more direct for those who manage a network of connected sites.
Frequently asked questions
Is MainWP Buddy Extension GPL-licensed?
Yes. MainWP Buddy Extension is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use MainWP Buddy Extension on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use MainWP Buddy Extension on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does MainWP Buddy Extension cost at Ultrapack?
MainWP Buddy Extension costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does MainWP Buddy Extension include updates?
Yes. The current version of MainWP Buddy Extension is 5.0.1, published at Ultrapack on May 29, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is MainWP Buddy Extension scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of MainWP Buddy Extension goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 5.0.1
- Updated: Compatibility with the latest DataTables library version
- = Version 5.0 – 2-27-2024 =
- Updated: MainWP 5.0 compatibility
Version 4.0.4
- Updated: MainWP 4.3.1 compatibility
Version 4.0.3
- Preventative: Multiple security improvements
Version 4.0.2
- Added: WP Nonce verification to the Go to WP Admin request for additional security
Version 4.0.1
- Fixed: jQuery version compatibility issues
- Updated: MainWP Dashboard 4.1 compatiblity
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
mainwp-buddy-extension.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
mainwp-buddy-extension.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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