Under Construction and Countdown
A free WordPress plugin that shows a customizable maintenance page with a countdown timer to your visitors while you build your site.
A simple maintenance mode for WordPress
This plugin shows a fully customizable “Under Construction” page to all logged out visitors while you work on your site behind the scenes. Logged in users like admins and editors can keep working on the site normally.
It is perfect for developers, designers, agencies, or anyone building a new website who wants to show a polished “coming soon” screen instead of a broken or half finished layout. You can also use it as a simple maintenance mode whenever your site needs some downtime.
Who sees the maintenance page?
- Logged out visitors see the under construction page with your branding and countdown timer.
- Logged in admins and editors see the full website, so you can keep building without any interruption.
Works perfectly with the CleanLite theme
CleanLite and this plugin are built to work together. Use CleanLite as your lightweight, SEO friendly theme and turn on the plugin to show a polished maintenance page while you build your site.
What you get
On and off switch
Turn the under construction page on or off with a single click from your WordPress dashboard.
Custom logo upload
Upload your own logo to show on the maintenance page, so visitors know whose site they are looking at.
Custom headline and text
Write your own headline and description to tell visitors what is happening and when the site will be ready.
Custom background
Upload a background image to match your brand. The maintenance page does not have to look generic.
Countdown timer
Set a target date and time. A live countdown shows visitors exactly when your site will be ready.
503 or 200 status mode
Choose 503 mode to tell search engines your site is temporarily offline, or 200 mode if you prefer them to index the page.
Works with any theme
Fully theme independent. It works with any WordPress theme you have installed, not just CleanLite.
Lightweight code
A clean, minimal codebase. No bloat, no unnecessary dependencies.
WordPress standards
Built following the official WordPress coding guidelines. Clean, secure, and compatible with the latest WordPress version.
Set it up
- 01
Install and activate
Upload the plugin ZIP file in Plugins, Add New, Upload Plugin in your WordPress dashboard, then activate it.
- 02
Set it up
Go to Settings, Under Construction. Upload your logo, write your headline and description, set a background image, and choose your countdown date.
- 03
Save and preview
Click save, then open a private window to see the maintenance page. Logged in users still see the full site while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
Yes. The plugin is fully theme independent. It works with every WordPress theme, free or premium. It pairs especially well with CleanLite, but that is not a requirement.
Does it block logged in admins from seeing the site?
No. Admins and any logged in users see the full website and can keep working normally. Only logged out visitors see the maintenance page.
Is it SEO safe?
Yes. When you use 503 mode, search engines understand that your site is temporarily offline and will come back later. This stops them from removing your pages while the maintenance screen is active.
Can I customize the maintenance page design?
Yes. You can change the logo, headline, description, background image, and countdown timer from the plugin settings page. Everything is controlled from your WordPress dashboard.
Is this plugin free?
Yes. The Under Construction and Countdown plugin is completely free to download and use on any WordPress website. There are no premium tiers or hidden fees.
Ready to launch your site?
Get the plugin for free and show a professional maintenance page while you build.