Launched April 2, 2024
WP Foundry

WP Foundry

Desktop WordPress administration

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A desktop WordPress administration app

Desktop app to manage multiple WordPress sites from one place.

for
Freelancers, small agencies, solo developers and site owners managing WordPress sites.
pricing
freemium
works withWordPressWP Foundry Helper pluginmacOSWindowsLinux

Key features

8 features of WP Foundry
  • Plugin management — List, search, activate, deactivate, update, delete, backup and install plugins via a queued workflow.
  • Theme management — List, activate, update, delete, backup and install themes from local backups.
  • Core updates — View WordPress core version, check for updates and queue core upgrades.
  • User management — Create, edit, delete users and change roles without opening wp-admin.
  • Security scanning — Check plugins, themes and core against known vulnerabilities and view a security score.
  • Backups — Create local database dumps and file backups of wp-content, with optional exclusion of uploads.
  • Queued operations & logs — Run long jobs in a queue, pause/resume/cancel them and view local command history.
  • Private by design — All site URLs, secrets and caches stay on the local machine; no cloud storage.

Use cases

  • Update plugins, themes and core across dozens of client sites from a single UI.
  • Create local backups before performing site changes to enable quick rollbacks.
  • Manage user accounts and roles for multiple WordPress installations without logging into each dashboard.
  • Run security scans on all managed sites to identify vulnerable plugins or themes.

WP Foundry FAQ

Is any data stored in the cloud?+

No, site lists, secrets and caches are stored locally on your computer.

Do I need an account to use WP Foundry?+

No account is required; the app works with a local license key.

What platforms does WP Foundry run on?+

It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.

How does the app connect to a WordPress site?+

You install the WP Foundry Helper plugin on the site and provide its shared secret to the desktop app, which communicates over HTTPS.

Can I try the Pro features before buying?+

The free tier includes the same features for up to two sites; upgrading removes the site limit.

Summarized by DevHunt from wpfoundry.app · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.