Description
Surf7 Simple Maintenance Mode is a straightforward plugin that allows you to put your WordPress website into maintenance mode with just one click. When maintenance mode is enabled:
- Only logged-in users (any role) can access the frontend.
- Non-logged-in users will either see a predefined message or be redirected to a specific URL.
Features:
- Easy Activation: Enable or disable maintenance mode from the WordPress dashboard.
- Custom Maintenance Message: Set a personalized message to display to visitors.
- Redirect Option: Redirect visitors to another URL if desired.
- Access Control: Only logged-in users can view the site when maintenance mode is active.
Use Cases:
- Performing website updates or maintenance tasks.
- Launching a new website or making significant changes.
- Temporarily restricting access to the public.
Additional Notes
License
This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; version 2 of the License, or any later version.
Support
For support and feature requests, please visit the support forum.
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Screenshots
Settings Page: The maintenance mode settings page where you can enable the mode, set a custom message, or specify a redirect URL.
Maintenance Message Display: An example of the maintenance message displayed to non-logged-in users.
Installation
- Upload the Plugin Files:
- Upload the
surf7-simple-maintenance-modefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Alternatively, install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly by navigating to Plugins > Add New, searching for “Surf7 Simple Maintenance Mode,” and clicking Install Now.
- Activate the Plugin:
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Configure the Settings:
- Go to Settings > Maintenance Mode.
- Enable maintenance mode by checking the Enable Maintenance Mode option.
- Set a custom maintenance message or specify a redirect URL.
- Click Save Changes.
FAQ
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How do I enable maintenance mode?
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- Navigate to Settings > Maintenance Mode in your WordPress dashboard.
- Check the Enable Maintenance Mode option.
- Click Save Changes.
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Can I customize the maintenance message?
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- Yes, you can set a custom message in the Maintenance Message field on the settings page.
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How do I redirect visitors to another URL?
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- Enter the full URL (including
http://orhttps://) in the Redirect URL field on the settings page. - Leave the field empty if you prefer to display the maintenance message instead.
- Enter the full URL (including
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Will logged-in users be affected by maintenance mode?
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- No, logged-in users (any role) can access the site normally when maintenance mode is enabled.
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Is this plugin compatible with the latest version of WordPress and PHP?
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- Yes, the plugin is tested up to WordPress version 6.3 and requires PHP 7.0 or higher.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release of Surf7 Simple Maintenance Mode.