Preserve MainWP Connection
v2.0.1by Jay Holtslander · updated 1 month ago
Preserve MainWP's connection details from being overwritten by WP Migrate (formerly WP Migrate DB Pro) when pushing or pulling.
- Rank
- #13,359
- Down83 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 165
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,936 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Preserve MainWP Connection at a glance
Preserve MainWP Connection is a WordPress plugin by Jay Holtslander with 100+ active installs, the #13,359 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.1 came out on Oct 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 16 plugins tagged “MainWP”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats180 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Preserve MainWP Connection |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 164 · -8.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 179 |
Rank over time
#13,359 · up 92 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,359 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,276 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,309 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,319 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,433 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,406 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,429 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,417 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,347 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,363 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,395 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,453 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,451 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.50% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13453 → #13319
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.072%
- v1.028%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 10, 2020
- Last updated
- Oct 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Preserve MainWP Connection
How many websites use Preserve MainWP Connection?
Preserve MainWP Connection is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,359 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Preserve MainWP Connection been downloaded?
4,936 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Preserve MainWP Connection last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Oct 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Preserve MainWP Connection compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Preserve MainWP Connection still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Preserve MainWP Connection have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Preserve MainWP Connection?
The plugins most like Preserve MainWP Connection, by the tags they share, are MainWP Child Reports (100K+), MainWP Key Maker (3K+) and SEOPress for MainWP (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 165 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Jay Holtslander |
| First released | May 10, 2020 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 |
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