Question 1

What is the best WordPress Maintenance plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used maintenance plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 2 maintenance plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Maintenance plugins are there?

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As of April 2026, there are 2 WordPress maintenance plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Maintenance plugins for WordPress?

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Yes, the majority of WordPress maintenance plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Maintenance plugins?

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PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

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