Smart Maintenance Scheduler
Easily schedule and automate WordPress maintenance mode with custom messages, start/end times, and full control.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smart Maintenance Scheduler stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| auto maintenance | #30 |
| downtime | #59 |
| maintenance | #87 |
| maintenance mode | #93 |
| scheduler | #30 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Smart Maintenance Scheduler
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Smart Maintenance Scheduler helps you schedule and automate maintenance mode on your WordPress site. Whether you’re pushing updates or fixing bugs, this plugin makes it easy to inform your visitors with a clean, customizable message during planned downtime.
Features:
- Schedule start and end time for maintenance mode
- Custom maintenance message with HTML support
- Works with WordPress timezones
- Optionally allow logged-in users to bypass maintenance screen
- Lightweight, no bloat
Perfect for developers, site maintainers, or agencies handling client updates.
License
This plugin is free software licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder
smart-maintenance-schedulerto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Maintenance Scheduler and configure your maintenance schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Can logged-in users see the site during maintenance?
Yes! By default, logged-in users (e.g., admins) will bypass the maintenance screen.
What format should I use for the date and time?
Use YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM, for example: 2025-04-25 13:00. It uses the WordPress site timezone setting.
Can I customize the message?
Yes, you can use plain text or HTML to display any message to your visitors using the built-in rich text editor.
Changelog
Upgrade to v1.2 for customizable HTML maintenance messages, timezone accuracy fixes, and security enhancements.
1.2
- Feature: Added rich text WYSIWYG editor (
wp_editor) for custom HTML maintenance messages. - Security: Implemented standard WordPress sanitization callbacks (
rest_sanitize_boolean,sanitize_text_field,wp_kses_post). - Fix: Fixed timezone offset calculation by utilizing
wp_timezone(),date_create(), andcurrent_datetime(). - Optimization: Restricted
datetimepicker.jsadmin script enqueue to the plugin settings page only.
1.1
- Initial release: schedule-based maintenance mode with customizable messages
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FAQ
Smart Maintenance Scheduler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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