WP Maintenance Mode
400,000+ active installs · Rated 4.3/5 · Updated September 29, 2026
A plugin that puts a WordPress site behind a maintenance, coming soon or landing page while administrators keep full access. It adds a countdown timer, a subscription form with CSV export, a contact form, landing page templates, SEO options and URL exclusions, and works on multisite networks. It suits site owners launching or rebuilding a site. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Free, with maintenance and coming soon pages
- Subscriber list stored in the database
- Login form shortcode for visitors
- Setup wizard with page templates via Otter Blocks
Cons
- The setup wizard can install and activate Otter Blocks
- Usage tracking is offered in the setup wizard
- Subscriber data is kept in the site database, not in an external service
Topics: Coming Soon plugins , Countdown plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Countdown WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Coming Soon WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Maintenance Mode WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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