4.5%
Of total sites converted to the Patchstack-powered add-on
+$4k
Additional MRR within 1 month
631.5k+
Threats blocked by Patchstack within 1 month
4 weeks
Time to ROI
When WP Umbrella launched Patchstack as a security add-on, they didn’t expect results to come this fast. Within just four weeks, 4.5% of their managed sites had already upgraded, unlocking a new stream of recurring revenue, with zero friction to their existing workflows.
If you thought keeping users safe had to come at the expense of your revenue, think again. WP Umbrella’s partnership with Patchstack proves that’s not the case.
The integration went smoothly, but it’s more than just that. We’re now in touch with the Patchstack team on a weekly basis to troubleshoot minor issues together. Their tech team’s responsiveness is outstanding, and it’s paving the way for even greater success ahead.
The challenge: Security as a key feature in WordPress maintenance plans
WordPress professionals trust WP Umbrella to help them manage and maintain hundreds of sites with ease. But as they become more security-conscious, there’s a growing expectation that WordPress maintenance tools should include proactive protection, not just bulk management features.
WP Umbrella saw an opportunity: What if security could be built in without disrupting the user experience?
Enter Patchstack.
The solution: Security that fits right in with the WP Umbrella’s Site Protect add-on
Now, when WP Umbrella detects a known vulnerability on a site, Patchstack steps in to provide real-time protection, even if the vulnerable plugin or theme hasn’t been updated yet.
That means no more gaps between awareness and action.
Threat Intelligence for elegant upsells
WP Umbrella also uses Patchstack’s Threat Intelligence service, which connects users’ websites with Patchstack’s vulnerability database. As the #1 CNA (vulnerability processor), we have real-time visibility into emerging threats, and now so does WP Umbrella.
With Threat Intelligence, users get value through vulnerable plugin notifications first. Then, it’s simple to help them choose to enable the Site Protect add-on for instant protection.
This makes for an elegant upsell mechanism full of value to WP Umbrella’s users.
Integrating Patchstack
Getting started has been simplified to the maximum. In WP Umbrella’s case, it was done in 5 days with 1 developer.
Currently, the process of new users getting to use Patchstack within WP Umbrella is seamless and requires no manual oversight:
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Automatic API provisioning whenever a user enables the Site Protect add-on (with PS protection ingrained).
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Easy vulnerability management through a custom integration into WP Umbrella’s dashboard via API.
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WP Umbrella’s team gets a bird’s-eye dashboard to see all their security stats at a glance
Bonus: A simple way for WP Umbrella users to switch from Patchstack to WP Umbrella
Centralized management with minimal toggling is the name of the game.
Any users who originally used Patchstack through Patchstack’s App only need to insert their API key into WP Umbrella, and their sites will be auto-synced.
The results
Within the first 4 weeks of integrating Patchstack into their Site Protect add-on, the WP Umbrella team saw:
- 631.5k+ threats blocked in the first month
- A 4.5% conversion rate, unlocking 4K of additional MRR after 4 weeks.
- Exceedingly positive feedback from customers.
Now, WP Umbrella users can keep sites updated, backed up, and fully secured - all from one dashboard. As the integration continues to evolve, it opens the door to even more automation, transparency, and value for the WordPress professionals who rely on WP Umbrella every day.
It’s security that fits (and scales) with the modern maintenance stack.
Want to turn your hosting plans into secure and high-converting solutions? Let’s talk about how Patchstack can help.
