> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mainwp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add-ons Overview

> MainWP offers a wide range of add-ons to extend the functionality of your Dashboard. Explore add-ons for agencies, backups, security, performance, and more.

MainWP add-ons extend the core functionality of your MainWP Dashboard, allowing you to customize your WordPress management experience to fit your specific needs.

## What You'll Learn

* Available add-on categories and their purposes
* How to install and activate add-ons
* Requirements for specific add-ons

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## Add-on Categories

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Administrative" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/vR4oFmqdv23zzADz/images/icons/addons-sm/bulk-settings-manager.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vR4oFmqdv23zzADz&q=85&s=b2f4f3546c931e1cc2854acb54406c5c" href="/add-ons/administrative" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/bulk-settings-manager.png">
    Manage comments, WooCommerce settings, and bulk operations across your network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agency" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/pro-reports.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=411dae6897f4f786788d1922a3acdedb" href="/add-ons/agency" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/pro-reports.png">
    Tools for web agencies including branding, reporting, and team management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/vR4oFmqdv23zzADz/images/icons/addons-sm/google-analytics.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vR4oFmqdv23zzADz&q=85&s=e53394a58715923cf3612723009f56da" href="/add-ons/analytics" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/google-analytics.png">
    Track visitor behavior and performance with Google Analytics, Fathom, and Matomo.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backups" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/updraftplus.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=23b5951a225b18340c5a5b9281f01376" href="/add-ons/backups" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/updraftplus.png">
    Integrate with backup solutions like UpdraftPlus, Solid Backups, and BackWPup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Client" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/time-tracker.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=7874073e4ddd57de0ec5ec5df1c35c02" href="/add-ons/client" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/time-tracker.png">
    Client workflow add-ons including Cost Tracker Assistant, Time Tracker, and Pro Reports.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Development" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/vR4oFmqdv23zzADz/images/icons/addons-sm/code-snippets.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vR4oFmqdv23zzADz&q=85&s=e99b27f603e34aa32160de60680a3c1c" href="/add-ons/development" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/code-snippets.png">
    Developer tools for staging, cloning, code snippets, and file management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitoring" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/vR4oFmqdv23zzADz/images/icons/addons-sm/advanced-uptime-monitor.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vR4oFmqdv23zzADz&q=85&s=24af3b64e3ad0570cfa3a0368dfde1ea" href="/add-ons/monitoring" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/advanced-uptime-monitor.png">
    Monitor uptime, SSL certificates, domain expiration, and Lighthouse scores.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/rocket.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=2f7abb25e7b8fd1e87dff7ab87331456" href="/add-ons/performance" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/rocket.png">
    Optimize site performance with cache control and WP Rocket integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Posts/Pages" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/post-plus.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=24aebf8bdcfa6c6b7b34b2f98b6b0dc3" href="/add-ons/posts-pages" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/post-plus.png">
    Manage posts, pages, custom post types, and SEO across all sites.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/uUOWU306RiASinnM/images/icons/addons-sm/vulnerability-checker.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uUOWU306RiASinnM&q=85&s=3ce2c8142d0d617867bb4ce0d41ba039" href="/add-ons/security" width="63" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/vulnerability-checker.png">
    Security scanning, hardening, and integrations with Wordfence, Sucuri, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Updates" img="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/vR4oFmqdv23zzADz/images/icons/addons-sm/database-updater.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=vR4oFmqdv23zzADz&q=85&s=f77cbb5031ba6908eb9b804ff1936554" href="/add-ons/updates" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/addons-sm/database-updater.png">
    Manage WordPress core, theme, plugin, and database updates across your network.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started with Add-ons

1. Navigate to **MainWP > Add-ons > Manage Add-ons** in your Dashboard
2. Click **Install Add-ons** to browse available add-ons
3. Select the add-ons you want to install
4. Click **Install** and then **Activate Add-ons**

<Note>
  Some add-ons require third-party plugins to be installed on your child sites. Check individual add-on documentation for specific requirements.
</Note>

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## Related Resources

* [Add-on Bundles](/add-ons/bundles) - Cost-effective extension packages
* [Manage Add-ons](/dashboard/overview/manage-extensions) - Add-on management in Dashboard