MultiSyde

MultiSyde enhances the WordPress Multisite experience by addressing common usability challenges and streamlining network administration tasks. Developed by Syde as both a practical tool and proof-of-concept for potential WordPress core improvements, with a focus on Multisite.

The plugin targets WordPress Multisite network administrators, developers, and organizations managing multiple WordPress sites. It focuses on targeted, high-impact enhancements rather than attempting to solve all Multisite challenges at once.

MultiSyde follows a modular architecture where each feature addresses specific pain points identified in WordPress Trac tickets and community feedback. The plugin is actively developed and welcomes community contributions via the GitHub repository. See the FAQ for more details on how to contribute.

Features

Enhanced Site Retrieval – New get_site_by() utility function for easier site lookups by ID, slug, domain, path, or URL (addresses Trac #40180)

Last User Login Tracking – Adds “Last Login” column to Network Admin Users screen with automatic timestamp recording (addresses MultiSyde GitHub issue #11)

Site Active Plugins – See which plugins are active on each site, with bulk deactivation across subsites (addresses Trac #53255)

Site Active Theme – Displays the active theme for each site in the Network Admin dashboard, making it easier to manage themes across the network (addresses Trac #56458)

Permalink Cleanup – Automatically removes the /blog prefix from the main site’s permalink structure in multisite networks for cleaner URLs (addresses GitHub issue #24)

The feature set continues to expand based on community contributions and real-world needs.