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MainWP Wordfence
MainWP Wordfence is an extension by MainWP that connects the Wordfence security plugin to your MainWP Dashboard. It lets you run scans, adjust Wordfence settings and watch live traffic on all your child sites from one place, so you can stop logging into each site separately.
- Version
- 5.2.2
- Released
- Sep 15, 2026
- Developer
- MainWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- MainWP
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in MainWP Wordfence 5.2.2
Version 5.2.2 · Sep 15, 2026
Latest
- FixedTweaked site-specific settings saving to use the correct individual post-saving section value.
What it does
Looking after security on a handful of WordPress sites is manageable. Doing it for dozens of client sites means a lot of logins, repeated settings changes and scans you have to remember to run. This extension brings Wordfence into the MainWP Dashboard you already use to manage your network. From there you can configure Wordfence settings in bulk, start malware and vulnerability scans on every connected child site at once and check the security status of the whole network without opening separate admin panels.
The extension works with Wordfence installed on each child site and uses its firewall and malware scanning features. You can set scans to run daily, weekly or monthly, block or allow users and web crawlers, and review live traffic on each site to spot unusual behavior. When one client needs different rules, you can override the shared settings for that single site. It suits developers, agencies and WordPress professionals who manage many sites and want routine security work in one dashboard.
Best for
- Agencies managing security for many client WordPress sites
- Freelancers who already run a MainWP Dashboard
- Developers maintaining large networks of Wordfence-protected sites
Features
Central Wordfence settings
Control and configure Wordfence security settings for all your child sites directly from the MainWP Dashboard instead of visiting each site's admin area.
Scans across all sites
Launch malware and vulnerability scans on every connected child site at the same time to find security issues quickly across your network.
Scheduled security scans
Set automatic scans to run on a daily, weekly or monthly basis so checks happen on a regular schedule that fits your workflow.
Live traffic monitoring
Watch live traffic and user activity on each child site in real time to notice potential threats and unusual behavior as it happens.
Per-site setting overrides
Give an individual child site its own Wordfence settings when a client or project has security needs that differ from the rest of your network.
User and crawler blocking
Block or allow specific users and web crawlers from within the MainWP Dashboard to control who can reach your sites.
Network security overview
Keep track of the security status of your whole WordPress network from one interface rather than juggling several admin panels.
MainWP Wordfence older versions
- 5.2.1Aug 202 fixes
- 5.2.1Aug 202 fixes
- 5.2Aug 12 new, 2 improvements
- 5.1.3May 72 improvements
- 5.1.2Mar 11
- 5.1.1Feb 5
- 5.1Aug 22, 2025
- 5.0.3Apr 30, 2025
- 5.0.2Mar 12, 2025
- 5.0.1May 29, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
13 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about MainWP Wordfence
Do I still need Wordfence installed on each site?
Yes. The extension works with the Wordfence plugin installed on your child sites and uses its firewall and malware scan features. It also requires MainWP, since all management happens through the MainWP Dashboard.
Can I use different security settings for different client sites?
Yes. You can apply Wordfence settings across your network in bulk, then override them for any individual child site. This helps when one client or project has its own security requirements.
Can MainWP Wordfence run scans automatically?
It can. You can schedule security scans to run daily, weekly or monthly, and you can also start malware and vulnerability scans on all connected child sites at once whenever you need a manual check.
Is MainWP Wordfence free?
The code of MainWP Wordfence 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 Wordfence is this?
Version 5.2.2, released Sep 15, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MainWP Wordfence?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MainWP Wordfence automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MainWP Wordfence need?
MainWP Wordfence needs MainWP installed and active.
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