Yes, BRB is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use BRB?

BRB has 200 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best BRB alternatives?

Popular alternatives to BRB include underConstruction, Force Login, Intranet & Private Site – All-In-One…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does BRB work with the latest WordPress?

BRB has been tested up to WordPress 5.9.13. It requires WordPress 4.5+ and PHP 5.2+.

BRB – Maintenance or Coming Soon — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: BRB – Maintenance or Coming Soon
Author: Fabio Lobo

As of April 2026, BRB is a WordPress private plugin with 200 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.5+ and PHP 5.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 3 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: underConstruction.

0/5Rating

200active installs

3.2K+total downloads

9 yearssince 2017

Overview

Your site is under construction or maintenance? Then say to your visitors that you will Be Right Back!

BRB creates a very simple maintenance mode / coming soon page for your site. You can put your logo on it, write a text and link your social media. Also, BRB let you define what kind of user is capable to see the site.

You can easily customize the colors of the page – also, you can put HTML, JS or even CSS on it.

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