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# How to limit the number of entries loaded in the Non-MainWP widget

> Limit the number of entries in the Non-MainWP widget to improve Dashboard performance for sites with hundreds of child sites.

For Dashboards with many child sites, the Non-MainWP widget can accumulate thousands of entries, slowing down the Overview page. You can limit the number of entries displayed to improve performance.

## What You'll Learn

* Why large Dashboards need entry limits
* How to set a custom limit
* Two methods to apply the setting

## Prerequisites

* Choose **one** method below (using both is unnecessary)

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## When to Use This

Apply this setting if:

* You manage hundreds of child sites
* The Overview page loads slowly
* The Non-MainWP widget has thousands of entries

The default behavior loads all entries, which can cause performance issues on large Dashboards.

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## Method 1: Custom Dashboard Extension (Recommended)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Custom Dashboard">
    [Install](/dashboard/overview/manage-extensions#install-extensions) the [Custom Dashboard](https://mainwp.com/extension/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension/) extension.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the extension">
    Navigate to **MainWP > Add-ons > Custom Dashboard**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the PHP code">
    Go to the **PHP** tab and add this code:

    ```php theme={null}
    add_filter( 'mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number', 'mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number' );
    function mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number( $value ) {
        return 200;
    }
    ```

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/4hVi87YDiCv3ZeGl/images/developers/limit-entries-snippet.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4hVi87YDiCv3ZeGl&q=85&s=32cc44f10a8a2ec27f5a14c3f5b16f15" alt="Custom Dashboard extension PHP tab with code snippet" width="1158" height="1031" data-path="images/developers/limit-entries-snippet.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the limit">
    Change `200` to your preferred maximum number of entries.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Click **Save Changes**. The widget now displays only the specified number of entries.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Method 2: Edit functions.php

Use this method if you prefer not to install an extension.

<Warning>
  If you're not using a child theme, theme updates will overwrite your changes. Consider using a plugin like [Code Snippets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets/) instead.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Theme File Editor">
    Navigate to **WP Admin > Tools > Theme File Editor** on your Dashboard site.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select functions.php">
    In the right sidebar, click on **Theme Functions (functions.php)**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the code">
    Add this code at the end of the file:

    ```php theme={null}
    add_filter( 'mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number', 'mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number' );
    function mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number( $value ) {
        return 200;
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the file">
    Click **Update File**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Recommended Limits

| Number of Child Sites | Suggested Limit |
| --------------------- | --------------- |
| 100-200 sites         | 500 entries     |
| 200-500 sites         | 200 entries     |
| 500+ sites            | 100 entries     |

Adjust based on your server performance and how much history you need to view.

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## Self-Check Checklist

* [ ] Code added via Custom Dashboard OR functions.php
* [ ] Limit value set appropriately for your Dashboard size
* [ ] Changes saved
* [ ] Overview page loads faster

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## Related Resources

* [Optimize Dashboard for Shared Hosting](/dashboard/overview/how-to-optimize-your-mainwp-dashboard-for-shared-hosting) - Performance tips
* [Hide Widgets](/customization/can-i-hide-widgets-that-i-dont-need) - Remove unused widgets
* [Custom Dashboard Extension](/add-ons/development/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension) - Extension documentation