Under Construction

What is Under Construction?

Under Construction is a 13-year-old plugin that lets you hide your site behind a temporary page. It handles maintenance mode, coming-soon pages, and landing pages with equal ease. The plugin was built by WebFactory, a developer with a long track record in the WordPress ecosystem. It currently sits at over 600,000 active installs, making it one of the most widely deployed solutions in its category.

The plugin holds a 4.8 out of 5 star rating from 1,284 reviews. A commanding 91% of those ratings are 1% are one-star. version 4.05 was last updated on May 20, 2026. Under Construction uses Bunny Fonts for GDPR compliance, a detail that matters for site owners in regulated markets.

Key Features of Under Construction

• 500+ Ready-Made Themes — Choose from a large library of pre-built templates to match your brand without touching a line of code.
• Automatic End Date & Time — Set a precise time for the under construction mode to disable itself, so you never forget to turn it off.
• Built-In Optin Box & Popup — Collect email addresses directly on the page and sync them with MailChimp or other autoresponders.
• Whitelisted User Roles & Users — Specify which roles (like admin) or individual users can bypass the under construction page and see the live site.
• SEO Title & Description Fields — Control the page title and meta description directly from the plugin settings to maintain search visibility.
• Social Icon Integration — Add links to 17 platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
• Google Analytics Tracking ID — Paste your tracking ID to monitor visitor behavior on your under construction page.
• Custom CSS Editor — Fine-tune the appearance of any page element with your own styles.

Who Should Use Under Construction?

This plugin is built for site owners who need a no-fuss way to block public access during work. The ideal user is someone with basic WordPress skills who can install a plugin and flip a switch. Freelancers redesigning a client site, ecommerce stores updating inventory, or bloggers preparing a launch will all find the workflow familiar. The 600,000+ install base proves that beginners and pros alike rely on it.

The FAQ confirms it works with all themes and all plugins. It also states that disabling the page returns the site to its original state with zero permanent changes. For site owners who need more control, the PRO version adds a drag-and-drop builder, over a million searchable images, and Zapier integration. The free version, however, handles the core use case for the vast majority of users.

Installation & Setup

Installation follows the standard WordPress routine. Search for “under construction page” in the Add New plugin screen, install, and activate. The settings page lives under the Settings menu, where you can toggle the mode on or off with a single click. Most users can have a working under construction page in under a minute.

Support & Community

Support data from the last two months shows 3 open threads and 3 resolved threads, giving a 100% resolution rate. This indicates that WebFactory is actively handling incoming issues. The rating breakdown reinforces this picture: 91% five-star reviews suggest that most users get the plugin working without problems.

The 4% one-star rate exists, and the FAQ addresses this directly. It states that if the plugin is not working, users should open a support thread for help. The plugin is confirmed compatible with nine major caching plugins, including WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, and WP Super Cache. This compatibility list removes a common source of friction for site owners running performance tools.