# Simple Under Construction

> Simple Under Construction has 20+ active installs and 199 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Under Construction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Simple under construction adds a mobile friendly, animated under construction page to your website with social media icons.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 6,595
- **Downloads (30 days):** 199 (+3.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shrinivas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shrinitech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-under-construction/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [coming soon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coming-soon/) | #88 | 167 |
| [coming soon page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coming-soon-page/) | #34 | 45 |
| [under construction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/under-construction/) | #63 | 105 |
| [under development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/under-development/) | #1 | 1 |
| [website maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website-maintenance/) | #2 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| coming soon | >100 | 1,996 |
| coming soon page | >100 | 1,742 |
| under construction | >100 | 321 |
| under development | >100 | 3,214 |
| 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 Simple Under Construction free?
Yes. Simple Under Construction is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Under Construction safe to use in 2026?
Simple Under Construction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Under Construction?
Simple Under Construction is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,595 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 199 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Under Construction work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Under Construction is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Under Construction last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 11, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Under Construction?
Simple Under Construction is developed and maintained by Shrinivas.

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


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