How to limit the number of entries loaded in the Non-MainWP widget

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What You’ll Learn

• Why large Dashboards need entry limits
• How to set a custom limit
• Two methods to apply the setting

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Prerequisites

• Choose one method below (using both is unnecessary)

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When to Use This

• You manage hundreds of child sites
• The Overview page loads slowly
• The Non-MainWP widget has thousands of entries

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Method 1: Custom Dashboard Extension (Recommended)

1

Install Custom Dashboard

Install the Custom Dashboard extension.

2

Open the extension

Navigate to MainWP > Add-ons > Custom Dashboard.

3

Add the PHP code

Go to the PHP tab and add this code:

add_filter( 'mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number', 'mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number' );
function mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number( $value ) {
    return 200;
}

4

Adjust the limit

Change 200 to your preferred maximum number of entries.

5

Save changes

Click Save Changes. The widget now displays only the specified number of entries.

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Method 2: Edit functions.php

add_filter( 'mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number', 'mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number' );
function mycustom_mainwp_widget_site_actions_limit_number( $value ) {
    return 200;
}

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Recommended Limits

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Self-Check Checklist

• Code added via Custom Dashboard OR functions.php
• Limit value set appropriately for your Dashboard size
• Changes saved
• Overview page loads faster

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Related Resources

• Optimize Dashboard for Shared Hosting - Performance tips
• Hide Widgets - Remove unused widgets
• Custom Dashboard Extension - Extension documentation