GW Under Construction Mode
Show an under construction page to visitors while logged-in users continue working. Includes IP whitelisting, custom text/image, scheduling and more.
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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GW Under Construction Mode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| coming soon | >100 |
| maintenance mode | #76 |
| site offline | #47 |
| temporary page | #56 |
| under construction | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About GW Under Construction Mode
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
GW Under Construction Mode is a lightweight, free and flexible plugin for putting your WordPress site into maintenance mode.
Perfect during development, redesign, or temporary downtime.
Features
- One-click enable/disable.
- Set start and end date/time.
- Customize the title and message.
- Choose between light or dark theme.
- Whitelist IPs for external preview.
- Upload a logo or header image.
Useful for developers, site owners and agencies to manage visibility while working behind the scenes.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/or install via Plugins > Add New. - Activate it via the Plugins screen.
- Go to Tools > GW Under Construction Mode to configure settings.
Frequently asked questions
Can logged-in users still view the site?
Yes. Logged-in users always have full access.
Can I whitelist multiple IP addresses?
Yes, just separate them with commas.
Why isn’t the Under Construction page turning off?
Most likely a caching plugin is showing an old version. Clear your cache or disable caching plugins during testing.
Where can I get help?
Visit https://plugins.se/ for more information and support.
Changelog
1.2.3
- Small fixes.
1.2.2
- Added support to insert shortcodes like GW Count Down etc.
1.2.1
- Fixed critical error on admin pages for users running PHP 8.0 and above caused by a broken callback reference.
1.2.0
- Added preview functionality.
- Introduced start and end time scheduling.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
- Settings link moved to WordPress Tools folder.
1.1.0
- Admin uninstall handler added.
1.0.1
- Small updates and fixes.
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
GW Under Construction Mode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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