ACW Maintenance Mode by Page
Put your site in maintenance mode using one of your existing pages. No templates, no page builder: pick a page and you are done.
Solid choice
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ACW Maintenance Mode by Page stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 503 | #37 |
| coming soon | >100 |
| maintenance | >100 |
| maintenance mode | #100 |
| under construction | #93 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About ACW Maintenance Mode by Page
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page lets you put your site into maintenance by showing visitors one single page, chosen from your existing Pages. No dedicated templates and no page builder are required: you design the page with your own theme, then simply select it.
When the mode is active:
- Logged-out visitors who open any URL are redirected to the selected page.
- Logged-in users keep browsing the whole site normally.
- The maintenance page is served with an HTTP 503 Service Unavailable status and a
Retry-Afterheader, which is the correct signal for search engines during a temporary maintenance. - The page is displayed with a minimal template (content only, without the theme header, footer and menu). Choose the content width: default (inherited from the theme via
theme.jsonor$content_width, with a fallback) or full width. - The login page, the admin area, AJAX and the REST API remain reachable, so you can always sign in and turn the mode off.
No complex configuration required: one checkbox to enable it and one dropdown to pick the page.
Installation
- Upload the
acw-maintenance-mode-by-pagefolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the plugin from the WordPress dashboard. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen.
- Go to Settings → Maintenance.
- Check “Enable maintenance”, choose the page to display and save.
Frequently asked questions
Do logged-in users see the maintenance page?
No. Logged-in users browse the full site. Maintenance mode only affects logged-out visitors.
Does the maintenance page show the theme header and footer?
No, only the page content is shown through a minimal template. The theme styles (CSS/fonts) are still loaded.
Is this a security feature for private content?
No. It is a maintenance mode: it blocks browser navigation of the theme-rendered pages. It does not protect content served through the REST API, feeds or direct media file URLs. To protect truly private content you need server-level protection.
How do I turn it off if I get locked out?
The login page (wp-login.php) and the admin area always remain accessible. Sign in and disable the mode from the settings.
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FAQ
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is ACW Maintenance Mode by Page free?
Yes. ACW Maintenance Mode by Page is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACW Maintenance Mode by Page safe to use in 2026?
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACW Maintenance Mode by Page?
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 105 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACW Maintenance Mode by Page work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested ACW Maintenance Mode by Page up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does ACW Maintenance Mode by Page need?
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ACW Maintenance Mode by Page last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 18, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes ACW Maintenance Mode by Page?
ACW Maintenance Mode by Page is developed and maintained by Lorenzo Fracassi.
What are the best alternatives to ACW Maintenance Mode by Page?
The most popular alternatives to ACW Maintenance Mode by Page are BEAPI – Maintenance Mode (100+ installs), DevLab Maintenance Mode (20+ installs) and Offair – Branded Error Pages (10+ installs).
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