Title: GlobalDev Maintenance Mode
Author: Globaldev
Published: <strong>October 9, 2026</strong>
Last modified: October 9, 2026

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# GlobalDev Maintenance Mode

 By [Globaldev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/globaldevitus/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/globaldev-maintenance-mode.1.0.2.zip)

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 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/globaldev-maintenance-mode/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/globaldev-maintenance-mode/#developers)

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## Description

GlobalDev Maintenance Mode gives site administrators a focused way to temporarily
replace the public frontend with a professional maintenance or coming soon page.

Features include:

 * Maintenance mode with HTTP 503 and Retry-After headers.
 * Coming soon mode with HTTP 200.
 * Professional responsive maintenance page.
 * Custom logo and background image using the WordPress Media Library.
 * Structured color controls with no arbitrary CSS or JavaScript input.
 * Optional call-to-action button.
 * Optional countdown timer.
 * Scheduled start and end times.
 * Automatic disable at the configured end time.
 * Role-based bypass for logged-in users.
 * IP allowlist.
 * URL path exclusions.
 * Optional secret bypass token.
 * Preview mode for administrators.
 * Optional noindex/nofollow headers.
 * Admin-bar status indicator while the plugin is enabled.

The plugin works locally on your WordPress site and does not require an external
account or remote service.

Unlike a simple on/off maintenance screen, the plugin is designed around operational
safety: it can return a standards-appropriate HTTP 503 response with Retry-After,
automatically close a scheduled maintenance window, and combine role, IP, path, 
and secret-token bypass rules so administrators and integrations can retain controlled
access while the public site is unavailable.

GlobalDev Maintenance Mode is developed and maintained by Globaldev under the WordPress.
org account `globaldevitus`.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/globaldev-maintenance-mode`, or
    install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
 3. Open **Maintenance Mode** in the WordPress admin menu.
 4. Configure the page and access settings, then enable maintenance mode when ready.

## FAQ

### Can administrators still access the site?

Yes. Administrator bypass is enabled by default. You can select additional roles
in the Access tab.

### What is the difference between Maintenance and Coming Soon mode?

Maintenance mode sends an HTTP 503 response and Retry-After header, which is appropriate
for a temporary service interruption. Coming Soon mode sends HTTP 200 and is intended
for sites that are not yet publicly launched.

### Does the plugin use an external service?

No. Version 1.0.2 works entirely inside WordPress.

### Can I add custom CSS or JavaScript?

No. The plugin intentionally uses structured design controls rather than arbitrary
code fields.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“GlobalDev Maintenance Mode” is open source software. The following people have 
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Globaldev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/globaldevitus/)

[Translate “GlobalDev Maintenance Mode” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/globaldev-maintenance-mode)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/globaldev-maintenance-mode/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/globaldev-maintenance-mode/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/globaldev-maintenance-mode/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/globaldev-maintenance-mode/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.2

 * Removed dynamically generated inline CSS and moved runtime presentation values
   to properly escaped HTML data attributes handled by the enqueued frontend script.
 * Clarified the plugin’s operational-safety workflow and project ownership information.

#### 1.0.1

 * Addressed WordPress.org Plugin Check findings for sanitization, internationalization,
   resource enqueuing, and plugin metadata.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.2**
 *  Last updated **4 days ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.3**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [coming soon](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/coming-soon/)[countdown](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/countdown/)
   [maintenance](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/maintenance/)[maintenance mode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/maintenance-mode/)
   [under construction](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/under-construction/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/globaldev-maintenance-mode/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Globaldev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/globaldevitus/)

## Support

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