Description
WP Compress Extension connects your WP Compress Cloud account to the MainWP dashboard with a single click, letting you install and activate the optimization plugin across every child site from one screen. Built for agencies and managers running dozens of WordPress sites through MainWP, it distributes starter credits among child sites and assigns monthly usage quotas, centralizing control over service consumption without logging into each installation.
Key Features
- Bulk install and activation
Installs and activates the WP Compress plugin simultaneously on every child site connected to MainWP. - WP Compress Cloud connection
Links your WP Compress Cloud and Portal account to the MainWP dashboard in a single step. - Monthly quota assignment
Sets monthly optimization usage limits individually for each child site in the network. - Starter credit distribution
Passes starter credits along to child sites straight from the central dashboard, with no external login. - Roadmap of integrated features
Announced work to support bulk settings, bulk compression, Autopilot, and MainWP Reporting integration.
WP Compress Benefits
- Fast network onboarding
Connects dozens of sites to the optimization service in minutes, with no site-by-site setup to repeat. - Centralized usage control
Tracks quotas, credits, and activations for every child site from a single place. - Scale for agencies
Standardizes image optimization across large portfolios without multiplying the operational workload. - Less dashboard switching
Cuts down on logging into each WordPress site to manage WP Compress one by one.
Who Is It For?
- Agencies maintaining large portfolios of WordPress sites.
- Network managers and maintenance professionals working from the MainWP dashboard.
- Technical teams responsible for performance and image optimization across multiple projects.
Aimed at anyone running WordPress networks through MainWP, this integration removes the repetitive task of logging into each child site to install, configure, and monitor WP Compress. The workflow brings activation, quota distribution, and balance tracking together in one place, freeing up your team’s time for actual optimization work instead of manual orchestration between dashboards.
Frequently asked questions
Is MainWP WP Compress Extension GPL-licensed?
Yes. MainWP WP Compress 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 WP Compress Extension on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use MainWP WP Compress Extension on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does MainWP WP Compress Extension cost at Ultrapack?
MainWP WP Compress 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 WP Compress Extension include updates?
Yes. The current version of MainWP WP Compress Extension is 4.0.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 14, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is MainWP WP Compress Extension scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of MainWP WP Compress Extension goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 4.0.1
- Updated: MainWP Dashboard 4.1 compatiblity
Version 4.0
- Updated: extension UI/UX redesign
- Updated: support for the MainWP 4.0
Version 1.0.0
- Initial release
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-wp-compress-extension.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
mainwp-wp-compress-extension.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready