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MainWP Clone
MainWP Clone is an extension for the MainWP Dashboard, made by MainWP, that lets you duplicate whole WordPress sites. It copies themes, plugins, settings, content and media from one site to a new location, so you can start new builds from a setup you already trust.
- Version
- 5.1
- Released
- Sep 13, 2026
- Developer
- MainWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- MainWP
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $6.39 a year on its own
What’s new in MainWP Clone 5.1
Version 5.1 · Sep 13, 2026
Latest
- FixedClone settings now reject an invalid or unreadable site selection instead of saving a partial policy.
- NewWordPress Abilities API support for viewing and managing Clone policy settings.
- ImprovedClone settings saves now protect against conflicting changes and report when a save cannot be completed.
What it does
Setting up a new WordPress site by hand means reinstalling the same plugins, picking the same theme, and redoing settings you have configured many times before. This extension handles that work by cloning an existing site in full. It runs inside the MainWP Dashboard and works with the MainWP Child plugin on your sites, so you need MainWP in place to use it. No extra plugins or external APIs are involved in the process.
It fits agencies, developers and site managers who run many sites from one dashboard. You can choose which sites are allowed to be cloned, turn clone features on or off, and work from a sites list where site, login and URL details sit together in one column. There is no limit on how many clones you create. Because MainWP is self-hosted and open source, your site data stays on servers you control, and the interface is available in multiple languages.
Best for
- Web agencies managing many client sites in MainWP
- Developers who reuse a standard WordPress starter setup
- Owners of blog or affiliate site networks
Features
Full site duplication
Copies an entire WordPress site, including its themes, plugins, settings, content and media, to a new location so the clone matches the original.
Works inside MainWP
Runs from the MainWP Dashboard and connects with the MainWP Child plugin, with no additional plugins or external APIs required for cloning.
No cap on clones
Create as many cloned sites as you need, which suits agencies handling client portfolios or owners growing a network of blogs.
Allowed sites selection
Pick which of your managed sites can be used for cloning, and switch clone features on or off with simple toggle controls.
Combined sites list
The sites list merges the site, login and URL details into a single column, matching the layout of the MainWP Dashboard.
Helpful tips after actions
After you change clone settings or update the allowed sites selection, the extension shows tips that explain what happened and what to expect.
Self-hosted data control
As a self-hosted, open-source tool, cloning keeps your site and client data on your own setup rather than a third-party service.
Multiple language support
Localization support lets the extension interface be translated, so teams can work with it in languages other than English.
MainWP Clone older versions
- 5.0.1May 6, 20254 new, 2 improvements, 1 fix, 1 removal
- 5.0Feb 29, 20241 improvement
- 4.0.3Apr 18, 20231 improvement
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about MainWP Clone
Do I need MainWP to use this extension?
Yes. It is an extension for the MainWP Dashboard and works together with the MainWP Child plugin on your sites. Cloning happens through that connection, and it does not rely on any other plugins or external APIs.
What parts of a site get copied when I clone it?
The clone covers the whole WordPress site: themes, plugins, settings, content and media. The result is a replica of the original at a new location, which saves you from rebuilding the same configuration by hand.
Is there a limit on how many sites I can clone?
No. You can create as many clones as you need. That makes it practical for agencies rolling out similar client sites or for anyone expanding a group of blogs or affiliate sites from a proven template.
Can I control which sites are available for cloning?
Yes. You can select which managed sites are allowed for cloning and enable or disable clone features using toggle controls. The extension shows tips after these changes so you know what each action did.
Is MainWP Clone free?
The code of MainWP Clone is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MainWP Clone is this?
Version 5.1, released Sep 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MainWP Clone?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MainWP Clone automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MainWP Clone need?
MainWP Clone needs MainWP installed and active.
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