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MainWP SSL Monitor Extension
MainWP SSL Monitor Extension by MainWP is a plugin that adds SSL certificate monitoring to the MainWP dashboard.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.4
- Released
- 31 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.19 / year on its own
Overview
Managing SSL certificates one site at a time takes effort, and an expired certificate can erode visitor trust. MainWP SSL Monitor Extension moves that check into one place. It tracks certificates across the WordPress sites you manage and notifies you about upcoming expirations, so you do not have to open each site to look.
The extension works inside your MainWP dashboard and relies on the standard MainWP Child plugin on each site. You can set monitoring per site, choose how often checks run and decide how far ahead alerts arrive. A status column on the Manage Sites screen and a history log help you spot problems and review past changes.
Features
- Automated SSL monitoring: The extension checks the SSL certificates of your connected WordPress sites automatically, which cuts down manual auditing and the errors that come with checking each site by hand.
- Email alerts before expiry: You receive email notifications ahead of a certificate's expiration date, which gives you time to renew and keep the site protected without a lapse.
- Adjustable notification timeframe: Choose how far in advance you want to be warned about an expiring certificate, so alerts fit the way you handle renewals.
- Manual status checks: Run an instant SSL status check across your sites whenever you need a fresh answer, without waiting for the next scheduled check.
- Settings for each site: Adjust monitoring individually for every website, including turning it off for sites where it is not needed.
- Status column on Manage Sites: A dedicated column on the Manage Sites screen shows the SSL status of your sites at a glance, so problems are easy to find.
- History log of SSL statuses: Review a record of each site's certificate statuses from the dashboard to track changes and troubleshoot issues that came up earlier.
- Works with MainWP Child: Your individual sites need only the standard MainWP Child plugin, with no additional plugins required for SSL monitoring.
Best for
- Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
- Freelancers who maintain sites through MainWP
- Site managers who want advance warning of expiring certificates
Changelog
Version 5.4 — 30 October 2026
- New Read SSL certificate status through WordPress Abilities.
Earlier versions
- 5.3 (13 August 2026): 3 improved, 1 fixed
- 5.1.4 (28 April 2026): 1 new, 1 improved, 1 fixed
- 5.1.3 (15 July 2025): 2 improved, 1 fixed
FAQ
Is MainWP SSL Monitor Extension free?
The code of MainWP SSL Monitor 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 SSL Monitor 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 SSL Monitor Extension is this?
Version 5.4, released 31 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update MainWP SSL Monitor Extension?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of MainWP SSL Monitor Extension for you.







