Update Brief for MainWP

Update Brief for MainWP is a plugin designed for agencies, developers, and managed hosts who use MainWP to manage multiple WordPress sites. It addresses the challenge of communicating the value of ongoing WordPress maintenance by automatically generating plain-language summaries of WordPress core and plugin updates for inclusion in client reports. These summaries highlight key new features, critical security patches, and significant bug fixes, helping clients understand the importance of each update and the work performed behind the scenes.

The tool integrates with MainWP Pro Reports, allowing users to add concise update summaries to their client reports using Update Brief templates. It also provides the ability to view instant summaries of pending updates directly within the MainWP Dashboard Updates screen, enabling users to review what changes an update will bring before applying it. org, and a growing list of premium plugins such as Gravity Forms, Elementor Pro, WP Rocket, MemberPress, and WooCommerce Bookings.

To use Update Brief for MainWP, users need to install the plugin on their MainWP dashboard site, set up API keys for both MainWP and Update Brief, and configure the plugin’s settings, including language preferences for summaries. The plugin works in conjunction with the MainWP Dashboard plugin, MainWP Pro Reports extension (which requires a MainWP Pro subscription), and the MainWP Child and MainWP Child Reports plugins on each client site. While the client report summaries require the Pro Reports and Child Reports plugins, the instant update summaries in the dashboard are available without them.

Update Brief for MainWP is available with a 14-day free trial, after which pricing starts at $19 per month. org and requires an Update Brief subscription to generate summaries. This solution streamlines client communication and reporting for WordPress maintenance services by making technical updates accessible and clear.