WP Maintenance
60,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated June 9, 2026
A plugin that replaces a WordPress site with a holding page during maintenance or before launch. The page can be styled with colours, fonts, a logo, background images, a countdown and custom CSS, and shortcodes allow a newsletter or contact form. Access can be allowed by role, page or IP address, with an optional 503 status. It suits site owners wanting a branded pause. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Free, with no paid edition in the code
- Countdown, colours, fonts, logo and background picture settings
- Social links shortcode for the holding page
- Settings import and export
Cons
- Only the bundled default theme ships in this package
- The default theme loads Google Fonts from Google
- Design changes beyond the settings need custom CSS
Topics: Coming Soon plugins
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