Slim Maintenance Mode
10,000+ active installs · Rated 5.0/5 · Updated August 6, 2026
A lightweight plugin that hides a WordPress site from everyone except administrators while maintenance work is done. There are no settings: activate it, do the work, then deactivate it. It shows a reminder in the dashboard, sends a 503 status for search engines and clears several common cache plugins. It suits developers wanting a quick, no-fuss switch. The plugin is free.
Pros
- No settings to configure: activate, work, deactivate
- Sends a 503 status for search engines
- Clears several common page caches on switch
Cons
- No custom message, design or scheduling
- Feeds are blocked while active
- Cache clearing covers only the plugins the code names
Topics: Coming Soon plugins
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