# GW Under Construction Mode

> GW Under Construction Mode has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** GW Under Construction Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Show an under construction page to visitors while logged-in users continue working. Includes IP whitelisting, custom text/image, scheduling and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 1,821
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+11.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Green Website (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greenwebsite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gw-under-construction-mode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [coming soon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coming-soon/) | #48 | 167 |
| [maintenance mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance-mode/) | #40 | 149 |
| [site offline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-offline/) | #4 | 8 |
| [temporary page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/temporary-page/) | #1 | 2 |
| [under construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/under-construction/) | #34 | 105 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| coming soon | >100 | 1,997 |
| maintenance mode | #76 | 1,572 |
| site offline | #47 | 1,182 |
| temporary page | #56 | 2,108 |
| under construction | #13 | 321 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 GW Under Construction Mode free?
Yes. GW Under Construction Mode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GW Under Construction Mode safe to use in 2026?
GW Under Construction Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GW Under Construction Mode?
GW Under Construction Mode is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,821 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GW Under Construction Mode work with WordPress 7.1?
GW Under Construction Mode 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 GW Under Construction Mode need?
GW Under Construction Mode requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GW Under Construction Mode last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 18, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes GW Under Construction Mode?
GW Under Construction Mode is developed and maintained by Green Website.

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


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