# Elephant Maintenance

> Elephant Maintenance has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Elephant Maintenance shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**The plugin will support to enable the maintenance mode**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 521
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (-19.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** umapathieitb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/umapathieitb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/elephant-maintenance/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [coming soon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coming-soon/) | >100 | 167 |
| [maintenance mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance-mode/) | #97 | 149 |
| [site offline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-offline/) | #7 | 8 |
| [under construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/under-construction/) | #78 | 105 |
| [website maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website-maintenance/) | #3 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| coming soon | >100 | 1,997 |
| maintenance mode | >100 | 1,572 |
| site offline | >100 | 1,182 |
| under construction | >100 | 321 |
| website maintenance | >100 | 1,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maintenance/) | 1M+ | 4.4/5 (865) | Aug 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maintenance-mode/) | 400K+ | 4.3/5 (874) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cmp-coming-soon-maintenance/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (327) | Oct 16, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Minimal Coming Soon – Coming Soon Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (282) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [WP Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maintenance/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (98) | Jun 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Site Offline Or Coming Soon Or Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-offline/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (399) | Mar 20, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode Page & Under Construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nifty-coming-soon-and-under-construction-page/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (317) | Aug 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Under Construction, Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/under-construction-maintenance-mode/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Oct 19, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [Maintenance Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jf3-maintenance-mode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (24) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Coming Soon Page, Maintenance Mode & Under Construction – Gutenberg Block Builder & Landing Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-coming-soon/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Jul 21, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elephant Maintenance free?
Yes. Elephant Maintenance is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Elephant Maintenance safe to use in 2026?
Elephant Maintenance shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Elephant Maintenance?
Elephant Maintenance is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 521 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Elephant Maintenance work with WordPress 7.1?
Elephant Maintenance is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Elephant Maintenance need?
Elephant Maintenance requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Elephant Maintenance last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Elephant Maintenance?
Elephant Maintenance is developed and maintained by umapathieitb.

### What are the best alternatives to Elephant Maintenance?
The most popular alternatives to Elephant Maintenance are Maintenance (1M+ installs), LightStart (400K+ installs) and CMP (200K+ installs).


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