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MainWP iThemes Security Extension
MainWP iThemes Security Extension by MainWP is a plugin that connects the iThemes Security plugin to the MainWP Dashboard.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.0.3
- Released
- 17 April 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.19 / year on its own
Overview
People who look after many WordPress sites usually face the same chore: security settings live inside each site, so every change means another login. This extension moves that work into the MainWP Dashboard. It works with the iThemes Security plugin and gives you one place to see and adjust protection across all your Child sites.
You can apply a policy to every site at once or tune the settings for a single site that needs different treatment. Password rules, brute force protection, scheduled malware scans and admin user privileges are all handled from the dashboard. A security overview widget on each Child site also shows its current status, so you can spot problems and respond without hopping between admin areas.
Features
- Central security control: Manage iThemes Security settings for every Child site from the MainWP Dashboard, so you do not need to log in to each website separately.
- Global and per-site settings: Apply one security policy across your whole network, or adjust the configuration for an individual site when its needs differ from the rest.
- Security overview widget: Each Child site's dashboard shows a security overview widget, giving you a quick read on status and a way to react to alerts.
- Brute force protection: Switch on and manage protection against brute force attacks on your managed sites as part of the same dashboard workflow.
- Strong password enforcement: Require strong passwords across your sites from one location, which helps keep weak logins from becoming an easy way in.
- Malware scans and file checks: Schedule malware scans and use file change detection to keep an eye on what is happening across the sites you manage.
- Plugin management for iThemes Security: Activate, update or deactivate the iThemes Security plugin on all managed sites with a few clicks from the dashboard.
- Admin user and role management: Regulate admin user privileges, roles and permissions across sites to reduce vulnerabilities and keep access under control.
Best for
- Agencies managing security for many client WordPress sites
- Freelancers who already use the MainWP Dashboard
- Site managers who rely on iThemes Security
Changelog
Version 5.0.3 — 16 April 2026
- Fixed Resolved fatal error preventing the extension page from loading.
- Improved Enhanced UI consistency throughout the extension interface with improved visual styling.
Earlier versions
- 5.0.2 (7 April 2026): 1 improved, 2 fixed
- 5.0.1 (29 May 2024): 1 improved
- 5.0 (27 February 2024): 1 improved
FAQ
Is MainWP iThemes Security Extension free?
The code of MainWP iThemes Security Extension is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of MainWP iThemes Security Extension gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MainWP iThemes Security Extension is this?
Version 5.0.3, released 17 April 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update MainWP iThemes Security Extension?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of MainWP iThemes Security Extension for you.







