Plugin info

Total downloads: 342
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 6/9/2025 (205 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/5/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 205 days ago

38/100

Is Smart Maintenance Scheduler abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 205 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Smart Maintenance Scheduler helps you schedule and automate maintenance mode on your WordPress site. Whether you’re pushing updates or fixing bugs, this plugin makes it easy to inform your visitors with a clean, customizable message during planned downtime.

Features:

  • Schedule start and end time for maintenance mode
  • Custom maintenance message with HTML support
  • Works with WordPress timezones
  • Optionally allow logged-in users to bypass maintenance screen
  • Lightweight, no bloat

Perfect for developers, site maintainers, or agencies handling client updates.

License

This plugin is free software licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder smart-maintenance-scheduler to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > Maintenance Scheduler and configure your maintenance schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can logged-in users see the site during maintenance?

Yes! By default, logged-in users (e.g., admins) will bypass the maintenance screen.

What format should I use for the date and time?

Use YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM, for example: 2025-04-25 13:00. It uses the WordPress site timezone setting.

Can I customize the message?

Yes, you can use plain text or HTML to display any message to your visitors.

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Changelog

1.1

  • Initial release: schedule-based maintenance mode with customizable messages