Smart Maintenance Scheduler

by Shyam Kariya

Description

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-scheduler to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to Settings > Maintenance Scheduler and configure your maintenance schedule.

Faq

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.

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Changelog

1.1

Initial release: schedule-based maintenance mode with customizable messages