A centralized command center for WordPress Multisite networks, showing version information for every sub-site at a glance.
Multisite Network Dashboard
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The Multisite Network Dashboard provides a centralized overview of all sites in your WordPress Multisite network from a single screen. Monitor version consistency across your entire network without visiting each sub-site individually.
What It Displays
The Network Dashboard shows a table with the following columns for each site:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Name | The name of the sub-site |
| URL | The full URL of the sub-site |
| WP Version | The WordPress version running on that site |
| PHP Version | The PHP version for that site's environment |
| MySQL Version | The MySQL/MariaDB version |
| DB Size | The database size for that sub-site's tables |
Accessing the Network Dashboard
The Network Dashboard is available in the Network Admin area:
- Navigate to Network Admin > Settings > Version Info.
- The dashboard displays automatically with data for all sites in the network.
The Network Dashboard is only available to Super Admins with the manage_network_options capability. It does not appear for regular site administrators.
Performance Considerations
To ensure the Network Dashboard performs well even on large networks:
- Site cap: Data is displayed for up to 100 sites. Networks with more than 100 sites will show the first 100.
- Caching: Network overview data is cached using a site transient (
vi_network_overview) to avoid recalculating on every page load. - Lazy loading: Database size data leverages existing per-site caching from the Database Size Tracking feature.
On very large Multisite networks (100+ sites), the initial load of the Network Dashboard may take a few seconds as data is collected for the first time. Subsequent loads will use cached data.
Use Cases
- Agency management: Monitor all client sub-sites from a single screen. Quickly identify sites running outdated WordPress versions.
- University or enterprise networks: Ensure all departments are running consistent, secure software versions.
- Managed hosting: Provide clients with a professional overview of their network's technical health.
Multisite Compatibility
| Feature | Free Version | Agency Version |
|---|---|---|
| Per-site activation | Yes | Yes |
| Network-wide activation | No | Yes |
| Network Dashboard | Not available | Full network overview |