Central Connect
Connects users and sites with InMotion Central.
Use with caution
Central Connect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Central Connect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| connect | #43 |
| inmotion | #3 |
| manage | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About Central Connect
From the official readme · v2.0.6Description
Manage all your WordPress websites in a single dashboard. Central
allows you to manage themes, plugins & backups all from within a single interface.
Using our single sign in feature, you can log into central and access any of your connected websites.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- PHP 5.4 or higher
Manually
- Upload the entire central-connect folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
Changelog
2.0.6
Release Date: June 17th, 2026
- Bug Fix: Fixed sanitization of nonce to use
sanitize_key()instead of santize_text_field(). - Bug Fix: Set an allowlist for options that can be changed
- Bug Fix: Fixed the inverted nonce check.
- Bug Fix: Added explicit
permission_callbackfor auth route. - Update: Use
wp_die()for better error output in dashboard when nonce fails.
2.0.5
Release Date: March 4th, 2024
- Bug Fix: Fixing PHP errors for various PHP version old and new.
2.0.4
Release Date: January 12th, 2024
- Update: Removing submenu and connect notice.
2.0.3
Release Date: April 4th, 2023
- Bug Fix: Resolve correct class names for repo changes.
2.0.1
Release Date: June 28th, 2022
- Bug Fix: Fixes Central API server not being filtered correctly.
2.0.0
Release Date: TBD
- Feature: Single signin through Central.
- Feature: New rest endpoints.
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FAQ
Central Connect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Central Connect free?
Yes. Central Connect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Central Connect safe to use in 2026?
Central Connect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Central Connect?
Central Connect is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,977 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.
Does Central Connect work with WordPress 7.1?
Central Connect is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Central Connect need?
Central Connect requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Central Connect last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.6, was released on July 10, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Central Connect?
Central Connect is developed and maintained by InMotion Hosting.
What are the best alternatives to Central Connect?
The most popular alternatives to Central Connect are Connect WooCommerce Shop to… (900+ installs), Click To Email (100+ installs) and Connect Products with Shopi… (40+ installs).
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