Category: Blog

  • Why You Need a Centralized WordPress Admin Dashboard

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    Managing a single WordPress site is straightforward. But when you have two, five, or even fifty sites to maintain, the day-to-day admin work quickly becomes overwhelming. If you’re constantly logging into different dashboards just to update plugins, monitor security, or check user activity, there’s a better way. Welcome to the world of centralized WordPress admin…

  • Why You Should Use a Desktop App for WordPress Administration

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    Managing WordPress websites can be a daily grind—especially if you’re juggling multiple client sites or handling everything from plugin updates to user management. If you’re still doing all of this in a browser, it’s time to rethink your workflow. A dedicated desktop app like WP Foundry can revolutionize how you interact with your WordPress sites,…

  • WP Foundry version 1.6.6 released

    Since version 1.2.0 there have been several changes. The most significant are the addition of a database ‘restore’ action, and the ability to select a colour for each site, in order to tell them apart more easily. Other than that, there have been many bug fixes and various package upgrades. Changelog since v1.2.0: v1.6.6 (29…

  • For Freelancers: Save Time Managing Client WordPress Sites

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    As a WordPress freelancer, your time is money. But when you’re constantly logging into multiple dashboards, updating plugins, fixing client issues, or answering “Can you just…” emails, your hours disappear fast. The more clients you get, the harder it becomes to keep up with the routine admin tasks that every WordPress site demands. So how…

  • How to Keep Your WordPress Site Secure Without a Developer

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    You don’t need to be a web developer or cybersecurity expert to protect your WordPress website. With the right tools and a few best practices, anyone can lock down their site and prevent common attacks like malware, spam, and brute-force login attempts. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple, practical steps to secure your…

  • For Developers: A Local Companion for WordPress Dev Workflows

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    If you’re a WordPress developer, chances are you already have a strong local development setup—whether it’s with LocalWP, DevKinsta, Laravel Valet, Docker, or a custom stack. But even the best tools leave a gap when it comes to admin tasks like managing plugins, users, updates, and security across multiple installs. That’s where WP Foundry comes…

  • How WP Foundry Compares to ManageWP and MainWP

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    If you manage multiple WordPress websites, chances are you’ve looked into centralized tools like ManageWP or MainWP. These platforms help streamline site updates, plugin management, backups, and security, but they’re not your only options. WP Foundry offers a new approach: a powerful, secure, and user-friendly desktop app for managing WordPress websites without relying on cloud…

  • Beginner’s Guide to Managing WordPress Plugins

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    If you’re new to WordPress, you’ve probably seen the word “plugin” mentioned everywhere. But what exactly are plugins, and how do you manage them without breaking your site? In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about WordPress plugins – from installing and updating them to safely removing ones you no…

  • WP Foundry version 1.2.0 released

    I’m excited to announce a new feature I’ve been keen to add ever since I started working on this app – vulnerability checking! WordPress is a frequent target for hackers due to several factors: Vulnerability checking is crucial for various reasons: So, having the ability to check for vulnerabilities is extremely important. The new ‘Security’…

  • WP Foundry version 1.1.0 released

    Finally! This update is a bit bigger than the previous few, so took somewhat longer to ensure it was working correctly. As mentioned in my previous update post, this update features multiple plugin and theme selection. This enables you to perform backups and updates on multiple plugins without having to click on each one individually.…