Flex Maintenance
Coming soon, under construction, and maintenance splash pages. Login and wp-admin stay available.
Solid choice
Flex Maintenance is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 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
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Flex Maintenance stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 503 | #55 |
| coming soon | >100 |
| countdown | >100 |
| maintenance | >100 |
| under construction | >100 |
About Flex Maintenance
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Flex Maintenance is part of the FLEX plugin suite from FLEX LLC (https://flexible.am/). It puts a public splash in front of the website while you build or repair it. Login and wp-admin stay available. Logged-in administrators always see the real site. Use Preview splash to check the design.
- Coming soon, under construction, or maintenance page types
- Optional start and end schedule in the site timezone
- Countdown when a future time is set
- Bypass by extra roles, secret link, IP allowlist, or public paths
- Three local templates (centered, split, minimal), logo, background, accent, and social links
- Preview from admin and an admin-bar badge when the splash is on
- Block bots and crawlers while the splash is on (Recommended, on by default)
- Purges Flex Cache when the splash turns on or off
Admin CSS and JavaScript ship with the plugin. The public page does not load Tailwind, Google Fonts, or any other remote stylesheet. No remote calls. No telemetry.
Privacy
Flex Maintenance does not log visitors, IPs, or user agents. It does not send data to FLEX or any third-party service.
IP allowlist (optional): addresses you type on Settings are stored in the WordPress options table. The plugin compares them to REMOTE_ADDR only. It does not store visitor IPs.
Secret bypass cookie (optional): if someone opens your secret link, a 7-day HttpOnly cookie (flex_maintenance_ok) is set so they can see the real site. The cookie holds the preview token. It is not used for analytics.
Preview (administrators only): Preview splash opens the public page with a nonce so you can check the design without logging out.
Limitations
- This is a splash page, not a landing-page builder, form plugin, or analytics tool.
- Only one full-page splash is shown. It does not hide wp-admin or the login form.
- Fast page caches (including Flex Cache) are purged when settings change. The splash itself is not stored in Flex Cache.
Installation
- Upload the
flex-maintenancefolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the zip via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. - Activate Flex Maintenance.
- Go to Flex Maintenance → Design and save the splash copy.
- Go to Flex Maintenance → Settings, choose the page type, then enable the splash.
- Open the site in a private window (logged out) to confirm visitors see the splash.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors still log in?
Yes. wp-login.php and wp-admin stay open. If Flex Website Security uses a custom login slug, that path stays open too.
Who sees the real site?
Logged-in administrators always see the real site. You can also allow extra roles, IPs, paths, or share a secret bypass link. Use Preview splash to check the design.
What HTTP status does it send?
Maintenance sends 503 with Retry-After. Coming soon and under construction send 200. The splash is never stored by Flex Cache after a purge.
Does it load CSS from a CDN?
No. Templates are local CSS. There is no Tailwind runtime and no Google Fonts.
What happens when I uninstall?
Deleting the plugin removes its settings and the cache-state flag. It does not change your theme or other plugins.
Changelog
First release: coming soon, under construction, and maintenance splash pages.
1.0.1
- About FLEX lists the full suite, including Flex Clone and FLEX SMM & SEO.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Design uses form fields only. Custom CSS is not accepted. Splash styles are enqueued.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Flex Maintenance: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Flex Maintenance free?
Yes. Flex Maintenance is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Flex Maintenance safe to use in 2026?
Flex Maintenance is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Flex Maintenance?
Flex Maintenance is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 110 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.
Does Flex Maintenance work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Flex Maintenance up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Flex Maintenance need?
Flex Maintenance requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Flex Maintenance last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 16, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Flex Maintenance?
Flex Maintenance is developed and maintained by Flex Plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Flex Maintenance?
The most popular alternatives to Flex Maintenance are BEAPI – Maintenance Mode (100+ installs), DevLab Maintenance Mode (20+ installs) and Offair – Branded Error Pages (10+ installs).
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