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WP Maintenance Switch

by Mitch

5★ (1 ratings)  ·  Current rank #22836

Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22836
Peak #22626
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
2.6K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 210
7 days
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • WP Maintenance Switch currently ranks #22836 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #22626, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Mar 13, 2017 (3,434 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.

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Details

AuthorMitch
Current version1.0.1
Versions released2
Last updated2017-03-13
Added to directory2017-02-19
Requires WordPress2.9+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

A light-weight tool to turn on maintenance mode with just one click.

Frequently asked questions

Is WP Maintenance Switch a free plugin?

Yes — WP Maintenance Switch is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use WP Maintenance Switch?

WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.

How popular is WP Maintenance Switch?

As of August 7, 2026, WP Maintenance Switch ranks #22836 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22626.

When was WP Maintenance Switch last updated?

WP Maintenance Switch was last updated on March 13, 2017 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.

Who makes WP Maintenance Switch?

WP Maintenance Switch is developed by Mitch. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2017.