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MainWP Favorites Extension
MainWP Favorites Extension by MainWP is an add-on for the MainWP Dashboard. It lets you save the plugins and themes you use most, keep them organized in one private list, and install them across multiple WordPress sites from a single place.
- Version
- 5.3.2
- Released
- May 29, 2026
- Developer
- MainWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- MainWP
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in MainWP Favorites Extension 5.3.2
Version 5.3.2 · May 29, 2026
Latest
- FixedAdjusted file permission settings for the favorites upload directory to ensure proper functionality and consistent access across the system.
- ImprovedImproved plugin initialization timing to ensure proper loading sequence with other extensions during WordPress startup.
What it does
Anyone who manages a group of WordPress sites tends to install the same plugins and themes again and again. Searching for each one every time adds up. This extension gives you a personal list of favorites inside your MainWP Dashboard, so the tools you rely on are ready whenever you set up or adjust a site. You add a plugin or theme once, then deploy it to the sites you choose with a few clicks.
The extension works only with the MainWP Dashboard, so you need MainWP in place to use it. Your favorites are stored locally on your dashboard instead of through the public WordPress.org Favorites API, which keeps your list private. There is no cap on how many favorites you can add, and you can arrange them to match the way you work. It also helps you keep your saved plugins and themes on their latest versions.
Best for
- Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
- Freelancers who reuse the same plugins on every build
- MainWP users who want a private plugin and theme list
Features
Local storage of favorites
Your chosen plugins and themes are kept on your own MainWP Dashboard, with no reliance on the public WordPress.org Favorites API.
Install across multiple sites
Pick a saved plugin or theme and install it on several of your managed WordPress sites from the dashboard in a few clicks.
Unlimited favorites
Add as many plugins and themes as you need to build a personal toolbox that covers all the sites you look after.
Current versions of saved items
Keep the plugins and themes in your favorites list on their latest versions without tracking each update by hand.
Organize your own way
Arrange your saved plugins and themes to fit your workflow, so the ones you reach for most are easy to find.
Built for the MainWP Dashboard
The extension runs inside the MainWP Dashboard, so your favorites sit alongside the rest of your site management tools.
MainWP Favorites Extension older versions
- 5.3.1Mar 62 new
- 5.3Feb 111 new
- 5.2Feb 42 new, 2 improvements
- 5.1.3May 16, 2025
- 5.1.2Apr 30, 2025
- 5.1.1Apr 8, 2025
- 5.1Mar 6, 2025
- 5.0.1May 29, 2024
- 5.0Feb 29, 2024
- 4.0.12Aug 3, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
11 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about MainWP Favorites Extension
Do I need MainWP to use this extension?
Yes. The extension is designed to work only with the MainWP Dashboard. It adds a favorites list to your dashboard, and installations go out to the WordPress sites you manage through MainWP.
Is my favorites list shared with WordPress.org?
No. Your favorites are stored locally on your MainWP Dashboard instead of through the public WordPress.org Favorites API, so the list of plugins and themes you rely on stays private.
Is there a limit on how many plugins and themes I can save?
There is no limit. You can add as many plugins and themes as you need and organize them in a way that suits how you set up and maintain your sites.
Can I install a favorite on more than one site at a time?
Yes. Once a plugin or theme is in your favorites, you can install it across multiple managed sites from the dashboard with a few clicks, which cuts down on repeated searching.
Is MainWP Favorites Extension free?
The code of MainWP Favorites Extension 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 Favorites Extension is this?
Version 5.3.2, released May 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MainWP Favorites Extension?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MainWP Favorites Extension automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MainWP Favorites Extension need?
MainWP Favorites Extension needs MainWP installed and active.
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