Description
At a glance
Slim Maintenance Mode v1.4.6 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 63 reviews · updated August 6, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.6+.
Slim Maintenance Mode is a lightweight solution for scheduled maintenance. Simply activate the plugin and only administrators can see the website.
Features
- No extra settings, just activate it, do maintenance work, deactivate it.
- Alert message in the backend, when the plugin is active.
- Works with any theme.
- Support for the following cache plugins: Cachify, LiteSpeed Cache, Super Cache, WP Rocket, WP Fastest Cache and W3 Total Cache.
- Sends HTTP response status code
503 Service Unavailable, especially relevant for search engines.
Bug reports and Contributions
Bug reports and other contributions are highly appreciated. Please open an issue in the support forum.
Frequently asked questions
What is Slim Maintenance Mode?
Slim Maintenance Mode is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.4.6. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Slim Maintenance Mode free to download?
Yes — Slim Maintenance Mode 1.4.6 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 5 out of 5 based on 63 reviews.
How do I install Slim Maintenance Mode 1.4.6?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Slim Maintenance Mode?
Slim Maintenance Mode 1.4.6 requires WordPress 4.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Slim Maintenance Mode last updated?
Version 1.4.6 was last updated on August 6, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Slim Maintenance Mode download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.4.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.4.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (63 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6 or higher |
| Author | Johannes |
| Tags | admin, cache, maintenance, maintenance-mode, unavailable |
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