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WP Maintenance Manager automates WordPress updates, rollbacks, and reporting for every site you maintain β from a single desktop app.
Whether it's your own portfolio of 5 sites or 200 client sites, run them all on autopilot with safety nets that catch problems before they catch you.
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) macOS 13.5 Ventura or later (Intel / Apple Silicon)
Whether you manage 5 sites or 200, you hit the same wall: more sites, more risk β and the same hours in your day.
"A plugin update white-screened one of the sites we manage. They found out before we did β trust gone in seconds."
Updating 30+ sites manually eats an entire day. That's billable time you'll never get back.
Tracking updates across dozens of sites in spreadsheets? One missed row and you're flying blind.
Asked "what am I paying for?" and you have nothing to show. Without proof of value, maintenance contracts get questioned every renewal.
A plugin conflict takes you down a 3-hour rabbit hole. Meanwhile, two other sites are waiting for attention.
A CSS conflict broke the homepage layout β and the site owner noticed before you did. That's the kind of email no one wants to get.
Four features that turn maintenance from a cost center into a scalable profit line.
After every update, HTTP status is checked for each component. If a server error (HTTP 500+) is detected, the offending plugin is automatically rolled back in seconds β no manual SSH, no panicked Slack messages.
Every maintenance run starts with an automatic database backup. Download locally with one click, or let them accumulate as your insurance policy. When a client calls, you're always ready to restore.
One click generates a branded maintenance report with your logo, company name, and accent color. Every update, HTTP check, and before/after screenshot is automatically compiled. Send it as PDF or HTML β to clients, stakeholders, or just keep it as your own record.
Before and after screenshots are captured automatically on every run. Spot layout regressions, broken images, or CSS conflicts at a glance β without manually clicking through every page.
Nothing to install on the sites you manage. WP Maintenance Manager connects via SSH + WP-CLI from your desktop. No WordPress plugins, no server-side agents, no extra approvals needed. Works with any hosting provider that supports SSH.
The numbers that matter whether you maintain 5 sites for yourself or 200 for clients.
What used to take half a day for 30 sites now takes under an hour. Reallocate that time to higher-margin work β or onboard more clients.
Branded reports with before/after screenshots give clients tangible proof of value every month. Care plan renewals go from awkward to automatic.
HTTP 5xx errors, 4xx regressions (e.g., 200β404), and site-unreachable conditions are all detected per plugin update. Auto-rollback restores the offending plugin before most clients even notice. WP-CLI runs in safe mode (--skip-plugins --skip-themes), so even if the plugin throws a fatal error, the rollback itself is guaranteed to execute.
No server-side setup. No WordPress plugins. Just download, connect, and go.
Windows & Mac. One installer, no dependencies. Your team can be running it in 5 minutes.
Windows & macOSEmail only β no credit card. The Free plan lets you maintain 1 site forever, so you can evaluate before committing.
No CC Β· Free ForeverEnter SSH credentials, hit "Run Maintenance," and watch updates, backups, and reports happen automatically.
SSH + WP-CLIWP Maintenance Manager is in early access. Paid plans are live, and early adopters receive a free Lite Plan license (up to 15 sites) for 3 months. Help us build the maintenance tool WordPress operators actually need.
We're refining the tool for real-world maintenance workflows β diverse hosting environments, varied site portfolios (from your own 5 sites to 200+ client sites), and demanding production traffic. Your feedback directly shapes the roadmap. Join through June 2026.
Download the Free plan and you'll automatically receive a Lite Plan license (up to 15 sites) free for 3 months β enough to test with the real sites you maintain. Offer valid through June 2026.
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Submit 1 or more bug reports or feature requests, and you'll receive a coupon for 50% off any paid plan for 12 months. Your insights make the tool better for every WordPress operator. (Redeemable through end of 2026)
From hobby developers with a handful of personal sites to agencies handling 200+ client sites.
Free
Free forever
1 site
Sites allowed
Mini
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Annual $38.40
~$1.33 / site / mo
3 sites
Sites allowed
LITE
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Annual $115.20
~$0.80 / site / mo
15 sites
Sites allowed
Standard
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Annual $268.80
~$0.28 / site / mo
100 sites
Sites allowed
Business
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Annual $441.60
~$0.23 / site / mo
200 sites
Sites allowed
Side-by-side comparisons against the four most-used tools:
ManageWP, MainWP, WP Umbrella, and InfiniteWP.
Connects via SSH + WP-CLI. The sites you maintain stay clean β no extra plugin to install or maintain.
Reverts only the plugin that broke the site β your other 19 successful updates stay applied.
ManageWP's All-in-One Bundle is $150/mo for the same site count. Same coverage, much lower cost.
Practical notes on WordPress maintenance, WP-CLI, and update gotchas.
WordPress major version upgrades (5.x β 6.x, and eventually 6.x β 7.x) are a different animal from minor relβ¦
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Read more βWhat people typically want to know before getting started.
Download for free. Test on one site. No credit card, no commitment.
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