Maintenance & Coming Soon Redirect Animation
Enable maintenance mode in one click with stunning animations and customizable access for specific users.
5(31 reviews)
·3.0K+ active installs·Updated 2 months agoAs of April 2026, Maintenance & Coming Soon Redirect Animation is a WordPress redirect plugin with 3.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 31 reviews. It has been downloaded 38K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Downloads are up 15% this week. Top alternative: Redirection.
5/531 reviews
3.0K+active installs
38K+total downloads
4 yearssince 2022
Overview
This super lightweight plugin is intended primarily for developers, designers and site administrators that need to allow clients to preview the site before being available to the public or to temporarily hide it while undergoing major updates.
Any logged-in user with WordPress administrator privileges will be allowed to view the site regardless of the settings in the plugin. The exact privilege can be set using a filter hook – see FAQs.
The behaviour of this can be enabled or disabled at any time without losing any of the settings configured in its settings pane. However, deactivating the plugin is recommended versus having it activated while disabled.
When redirect is enabled, it can send a different header types.
A list of IP addresses can be set up to completely bypass maintenanc…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Outstanding Plugin – Simple, Elegant, and Reliable!
by omhidan·2 months ago
This plugin exceeded my expectations. Setting up a professional “Maintenance” and “Coming Soon” page took only secondes, and the smooth animations make the experience feel modern and engaging. I especially appreciate the thoughtful features like IP whitelisting and access keys, which allow me to keep other developers working while the site is under maintenance. Everything works seamlessly out of the box, yet it still offers enough flexibility for customization. Lightweight, intuitive, and powerful, exactly what a WordPress plugin should be. Highly recommended for anyone who values both functionality and design!
Effortless Maintenance Mode with Engaging Animations
by lukabains·4 months ago
Lightweight yet powerful plugin, giving developers and site admins full control over maintenance mode with customizable animations that keep visitors engaged. Its flexibility with access keys, IP whitelisting, and WP‑CLI commands makes it a reliable tool for managing site updates without disrupting client access.
A Must-Have for Any WordPress Site!
by idrisstyebi·5 months ago
This plugin is a gem—lightweight, intuitive, and incredibly effective. I had a professional-looking “Under Maintenance” page up and running in seconds, with smooth animations that add a touch of elegance. It’s perfect for client projects and personal sites alike. The customization options are thoughtful, and everything just works out of the box.
lightweight and powerful
by hanifmahdi·6 months ago
lightweight yet powerful tool for managing site downtime with professionalism.
Solid Plugin
by saligomez·6 months ago
This is a reliable and well-designed plugin. The only feature I find missing is the ability to exclude specific pages from maintenance mode, along with a clear way to indicate which pages are excluded. Adding this functionality would make it even more versatile.
Download Trends
Today: 19Yesterday: 33This week: 195Period total: 16K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.6+ requiredTested up to 7.0 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v2.3
73.5%
v2.1
26.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1.1
- First Final release. No Changes Yet.
Contributors
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