# Smart Maintenance Scheduler

> Smart Maintenance Scheduler has 30+ active installs and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Smart Maintenance Scheduler is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Easily schedule and automate WordPress maintenance mode with custom messages, start/end times, and full control.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 851
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+320% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shyam Kariya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shyamkariya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-maintenance-scheduler/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-maintenance/) | #1 | 1 |
| [downtime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/downtime/) | #2 | 9 |
| [maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance/) | #80 | 262 |
| [maintenance mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance-mode/) | #75 | 143 |
| [scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduler/) | #17 | 47 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto maintenance | #30 | 1,077 |
| downtime | #59 | 234 |
| maintenance | #87 | 3,153 |
| maintenance mode | #93 | 1,418 |
| scheduler | #30 | 1,164 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 51.6%
- 1.2: 48.4%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Maintenance Scheduler safe to use in 2026?
Smart Maintenance Scheduler is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Maintenance Scheduler?
Smart Maintenance Scheduler is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 851 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Maintenance Scheduler work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Smart Maintenance Scheduler up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Smart Maintenance Scheduler last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 4, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Smart Maintenance Scheduler?
Smart Maintenance Scheduler is developed and maintained by Shyam Kariya.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-maintenance-scheduler/ · Generated 2026-10-01 04:59 UTC by PageForge