WP Multisite Dashboard

Essential dashboard widgets for WordPress multisite administrators. This plugin provides a comprehensive set of monitoring and management tools specifically designed for WordPress multisite networks.

Features

Core Dashboard Widgets

• Network Overview - Complete network statistics and health monitoring
• Quick Site Management - Manage sites directly from the dashboard
• Storage Usage - Monitor disk space and performance metrics
• Server Information - Real-time server status and configuration
• Quick Links - Customizable shortcuts to frequently used admin pages
• Version Information - Track WordPress, PHP, and plugin versions across the network
• Network News - Custom news feed for network announcements
• User Management - Streamlined user administration tools
• Contact Information - Network administrator contact details with QR codes
• Recent Network Activity - Track recent changes across all sites
• Todo List - Network-wide task management

Advanced Monitoring Tools

• PHP Error Logs - Real-time PHP error monitoring and analysis
• 404 Monitor - Track and analyze 404 errors across the network
• Performance Monitoring - Server performance metrics and optimization suggestions

Management Features

• Widget Configuration - Enable/disable widgets per your needs
• System Widget Detection - Automatically detect and manage third-party widgets
• Import/Export Settings - Backup and restore plugin configurations
• Performance Optimization - Built-in caching and optimization features

Requirements

• WordPress Multisite Network
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• Network Administrator privileges

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/wp-multisite-dashboard/
2. Network activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress Network Admin
3. Navigate to Network Admin > Dashboard to see the widgets
4. Configure widgets via Network Admin > Settings > Multisite Dashboard

Configuration

Widget Management

Access Network Admin > Settings > Multisite Dashboard to:

• Enable/disable individual widgets
• Configure widget-specific settings
• Manage system widget detection
• Import/export configurations

Monitoring Setup

1. PHP Error Logs: Ensure WP_DEBUG and WP_DEBUG_LOG are enabled in wp-config.php
2. 404 Monitor: Automatically tracks 404 errors once enabled
3. Performance Monitor: No additional setup required

Recommended wp-config.php Settings

// Enable debug logging for error monitoring
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);

// Optional: Increase memory limit for large networks
ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');

Widget Overview

Network Overview

• Total sites, users, and posts
• Network health indicators
• Recent activity summary
• Quick action buttons

Storage Usage

• Disk space utilization
• Database size monitoring
• Upload directory analysis
• Performance recommendations

Error Monitoring

• Real-time PHP error tracking
• Error categorization (Fatal, Warning, Notice)
• Error frequency analysis
• Quick error resolution links

404 Monitor

• Top 404 URLs tracking
• Referrer analysis
• Automated cleanup options
• Export capabilities

Advanced Features

Performance Optimization

• Intelligent caching system
• Database query optimization
• Lazy loading for large datasets
• Background processing for heavy operations

Security Features

• Secure AJAX handling
• Nonce verification
• Input sanitization
• Rate limiting for monitoring features

Extensibility

• Hook system for custom widgets
• Filter system for data modification
• Template override support
• Developer-friendly API

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Widgets not loading:

• Check if multisite is properly configured
• Verify network admin permissions
• Clear browser cache and try again

Error logs not showing:

• Ensure WP_DEBUG_LOG is enabled
• Check file permissions on wp-content/debug.log
• Verify error_log path in PHP configuration

404 monitoring not working:

• Confirm the feature is enabled in settings
• Check database table creation
• Verify .htaccess rules aren't interfering

Performance Optimization

• Enable object caching (Redis/Memcached)
• Use a CDN for static assets
• Optimize database tables regularly
• Monitor server resources

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• WordPress 5.0+
• PHP 7.4+
• MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.0+
• 128MB PHP memory limit

Recommended Requirements

• WordPress 6.0+
• PHP 8.0+
• MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.4+
• 512MB PHP memory limit
• Object caching enabled

Updates

The plugin includes an automatic update checker that connects to our update server. Updates are delivered seamlessly through the WordPress admin interface.

Changelog

Version 1.3

• Added PHP Error Log monitoring
• Added 404 Monitor with detailed analytics
• Improved performance with caching system
• Enhanced security with better AJAX handling
• Added import/export functionality
• Optimized database queries
• Improved mobile responsiveness

Version 1.2

• Added system widget detection
• Improved user management tools
• Enhanced contact information widget
• Performance optimizations
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

Version 1.1

• Added todo list widget
• Improved network overview
• Enhanced storage monitoring
• Added quick links customization

Version 1.0

• Initial release
• Core dashboard widgets
• Basic network monitoring
• User management tools

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports:

• Visit: WPMultisite.com
• Email: support@wpmultisite.com
• Documentation: Plugin Documentation

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2+ license. See the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

Developed by WPMultisite.com - Specialists in WordPress Multisite solutions.

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Made with love for the WordPress Multisite community