Maxime Culea

BE API

Nicolas Juen

rlefort

<p>This simple and lightweight WordPress maintenance plugin puts the site into maintenance mode. The major advantage, compared to existing plugins, is that there are no options, it is ready to use!</p>
<p>It was think, while in maintenance mode, to :<br />
– Not impact your SEO by sending a ‘503 Service Unavailable’ status to all unauthenticated clients. This means that it will inhibits search engines from both losing your site’s existing content and indexing your maintenance page as well, so your site will not lose its rankings while it is out of service. Content will even be hidden from consumers of the site’s RSS or Atom feeds.<br />
– Make continually work the login/loggout process.<br />
– It handle the <em>activate process in multisite</em>, which a lot of existing plugins don’t.<br />
– If people are logged in they will have the site displayed as normal/expected.</p>
<h3>How ?</h3>
<p>We would like to precise that this plugin is simple as pie, anyone can use it but still dev-oriented. The idea is to not have a bunch of options to set before using it, in fact not only one! Because, it is a really pain when working on a multisite.<br />
That is why there as still two filter for developers, which come in the section below.</p>
<h3>IPs whitelist</h3>
<p>In certain conditions, it is useful to not trigger the maintenance mode. That’s why you can add a file to your project (mu-plugins) to specify a range of IPs to whitelist. At the agency we use it with our VPN IP.<br />
Please find an example of implementation on the following <a href="https://github.com/BeAPI/bea-plugin-defaults/blob/master/default-beapi-maintenance-mode.php" rel="nofollow ugc">github</a>;</p>
<h3>Customize the maintenance mode template</h3>
<p>By default it is the file located in the templates folder : <a href="https://github.com/BeAPI/beapi-maintenance-mode/blob/master/templates/maintenance.php" rel="nofollow ugc">maintenance.php</a><br />
But you can customize this template using the following implementation on <a href="https://github.com/BeAPI/bea-plugin-defaults/blob/master/default-beapi-maintenance-mode.php" rel="nofollow ugc">github</a>, with a custom template placed wherever you want.</p>
<h3>Composer</h3>
<p>It is possible to activate the plugin by composer <code>wp plugin activate beapi-maitenance-mode [--network]</code><br />
If you are a developer and the plugin is not installed, you could also just use a <a href="https://github.com/BeAPI/composer-go-maintenance" rel="nofollow ugc">dedicated composer command</a>.</p>
<h3>Who ?</h3>
<p>Created by <a href="https://beapi.fr" rel="nofollow ugc">Be API</a>, the French WordPress leader agency since 2009. Based in Paris, we are more than 30 people and always <a href="https://beapi.workable.com" rel="nofollow ugc">hiring</a> some fun and talented guys. So we will be pleased to work with you.</p>
<p>This plugin is only maintained, which means we do not guarantee some free support. Consider reporting an <a href="https://github.com/BeAPI/bea-media-analytics/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">issue</a> and be patient.</p>
<p>To facilitate the process of submitting an issue and quicker answer, we only use Github, so don’t use WP.Org support, it will not be considered.</p>


BEAPI – Maintenance Mode

Puts your WordPress site into maintenance mode by sending a 'Error 503: Access Denied/Forbidden' status to all unauthenticated clients.

CodersGround

<p><strong>DevLab Maintenance Mode</strong> lets you display a beautiful “Under Maintenance” or “Coming Soon” page to your visitors while you work on your site behind the scenes. No coding required.</p>
<p>Whether you’re launching a new site, performing updates, or making major changes, this plugin ensures your visitors see a professional holding page instead of broken layouts or error messages.</p>
<h3>Why Choose DevLab Maintenance Mode?</h3>
<p><strong>Zero Lock-Out Risk</strong> – Maintenance mode is OFF by default. You control when it activates. Logged-in administrators always have access.</p>
<p><strong>10 Stunning Templates</strong> – Not just one boring page. Choose from 10 professionally designed templates that match any brand or style.</p>
<p><strong>Multiple Bypass Options</strong> – Grant access via user roles, IP addresses, or shareable secret links. Perfect for clients, team members, or testers.</p>
<p><strong>SEO Done Right</strong> – Returns proper 503 status codes with Retry-After headers. Search engines understand your site is temporarily unavailable, not gone forever.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>One-Click Activation</strong> – Enable or disable maintenance mode instantly</li>
<li><strong>10 Beautiful Templates</strong> – From minimal to animated, corporate to playful</li>
<li><strong>Live Countdown Timer</strong> – Show visitors when you’ll be back (Countdown template)</li>
<li><strong>Custom Messages</strong> – Write your own text with full HTML support</li>
<li><strong>Role-Based Bypass</strong> – Let editors, authors, or any role access the site</li>
<li><strong>IP Whitelist</strong> – Always allow specific IP addresses through</li>
<li><strong>Secret Access Links</strong> – Share <code>yoursite.com?mmbd_bypass=secret</code> for temporary access</li>
<li><strong>Cookie-Based Sessions</strong> – Bypass visitors stay logged in for your configured duration</li>
<li><strong>Theme Override Support</strong> – Copy templates to your theme for complete customization</li>
<li><strong>Multisite Ready</strong> – Works perfectly on WordPress multisite networks</li>
<li><strong>Clean Uninstall</strong> – Removes all data when deleted, leaves no trace</li>
</ul>
<h3>Template Collection</h3>
<p>Your maintenance page should look as good as your site. Choose from:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Classic</strong> – Clean centered card with elegant purple gradient background</li>
<li><strong>Minimal Dark</strong> – Ultra-modern dark theme with subtle cyan accents</li>
<li><strong>Construction</strong> – Bold warning style with animated diagonal stripes</li>
<li><strong>Gradient Wave</strong> – Smooth animated wave effect for a dynamic feel</li>
<li><strong>Corporate</strong> – Professional business design with refined gold accents</li>
<li><strong>Playful</strong> – Fun and friendly with floating colorful shapes</li>
<li><strong>Neon</strong> – Cyberpunk-inspired with vibrant glow effects</li>
<li><strong>Nature</strong> – Calm organic design with gentle leaf elements</li>
<li><strong>Tech</strong> – Matrix-style digital aesthetic for tech brands</li>
<li><strong>Countdown</strong> – Includes live countdown timer to your launch date</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Friendly</h3>
<ul>
<li>Override any template by copying it to <code>your-theme/devlab-maintenance-mode/</code></li>
<li>Minimal footprint – single database query, lightweight hooks</li>
<li>Clean, documented code following WordPress coding standards</li>
<li>Filters and actions for extending functionality</li>
</ul>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Site launches and “Coming Soon” pages</li>
<li>Scheduled maintenance windows</li>
<li>Major redesigns and migrations</li>
<li>WooCommerce store updates</li>
<li>Development and staging sites</li>
<li>Client preview access during development</li>
</ul>


DevLab Maintenance Mode

Display a beautiful maintenance page with 10 templates, role-based bypass, IP whitelist, secret access links, and SEO-friendly 503 handling.

BEAPI – Maintenance Mode vs DevLab Maintenance Mode