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This update introduces scheduled auto-disable for Coming Soon mode, role- and IP-based access control, password enhancements, UI improvements, and important performance optimizations. Updating is recommended for all users.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3439751,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3439751,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3439751,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3439751,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.0.1","1.0.2","1.0.3","1.0.4"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3440572,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3448300,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3448300,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-4.png":{"filename":"screenshot-4.png","revision":3448300,"resolution":"4","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-5.png":{"filename":"screenshot-5.png","revision":3448300,"resolution":"5","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-6.png":{"filename":"screenshot-6.png","revision":3448300,"resolution":"6","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"Coming Soon page \u2013 frontend preview.","2":"Plugin settings page located under the Tools menu.","3":"General settings options.","4":"Access control settings (roles, IPs, password).","5":"Theme and template selection options.","6":"Google Analytics integration settings."},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[802,807,1281,733,18926],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[236759],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-218876","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-coming-soon","plugin_tags-coming-soon-page","plugin_tags-maintenance-mode","plugin_tags-under-construction","plugin_tags-under-maintenance","plugin_contributors-bdplugins","plugin_committers-bdplugins"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3439751","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3439751","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3439751","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3439751","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3440572","caption":"Coming Soon page \u2013 frontend preview."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3448300","caption":"Plugin settings page located under the Tools menu."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3448300","caption":"General settings options."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=3448300","caption":"Access control settings (roles, IPs, password)."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-5.png?rev=3448300","caption":"Theme and template selection options."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/site-under-construction\/assets\/screenshot-6.png?rev=3448300","caption":"Google Analytics integration settings."}],"raw_content":"\n

Site Under Construction<\/strong> is a simple, lightweight, and performance-friendly WordPress plugin that helps you temporarily hide your website during development, maintenance, or while preparing for launch.<\/p>\n\n

When enabled, regular visitors will see a clean and modern Coming Soon page, while logged-in administrators and allowed users can access the website normally. The plugin is easy to set up, requires no coding skills, and follows WordPress coding standards for maximum compatibility and reliability.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you are redesigning an existing website, fixing issues, or getting ready for a new launch, Site Under Construction<\/strong> provides a flexible and reliable Coming Soon solution without slowing down your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • One-click enable or disable Coming Soon mode<\/li>\n
  • Automatically bypass Coming Soon mode for administrators<\/li>\n
  • Customizable page title, heading, and description text<\/li>\n
  • Choose from 4 modern and responsive Coming Soon templates<\/li>\n
  • Optional password protection with built-in password generator<\/li>\n
  • Role-based access control (allow multiple user roles)<\/li>\n
  • IP-based access control (allow multiple IP addresses)<\/li>\n
  • Schedule automatic disable by date and time<\/li>\n
  • Clean and organized settings page with tabbed sections<\/li>\n
  • Lightweight, fast, and optimized for performance<\/li>\n
  • Compatible with modern WordPress versions and most themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Upload the plugin folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory
      \nOR install the plugin directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory.<\/li>\n
    2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    3. Go to Tools \u2192 Coming Soon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    4. Enable Coming Soon mode and customize the page settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n

      Who will see the Coming Soon page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      All visitors who are not logged in as administrators will see the Coming Soon page. Administrators can access the website normally while Coming Soon mode is enabled.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I customize the Coming Soon page content?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. You can customize the page title, heading, description text, colors, and choose from available templates directly from the plugin settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does the plugin support password protection?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. You can enable password protection to allow selected visitors to access the website using a password while Coming Soon mode is active. A password generator is also available for convenience.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I allow specific users to bypass Coming Soon mode?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. You can allow access based on user roles. Multiple user roles can be selected to bypass the Coming Soon page.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I allow access by IP address?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. You can whitelist multiple IP addresses so visitors from those IPs can access the site normally while Coming Soon mode is enabled.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can Coming Soon mode be disabled automatically?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. You can schedule Coming Soon mode to be automatically disabled based on a specific date and time.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I manually disable Coming Soon mode?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Simply uncheck the Enable Coming Soon Mode<\/strong> option from the plugin settings page and save your changes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Will search engines see the Coming Soon page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. The plugin follows best practices to handle search engine visibility while Coming Soon mode is active.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is the plugin compatible with all themes?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. The plugin is designed to work with most WordPress themes without requiring any additional configuration.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this plugin affect logged-in users?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      No. Logged-in administrators and allowed user roles can browse the website normally.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is the plugin lightweight and performance-friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. The plugin is optimized for performance and only loads required assets when Coming Soon mode is enabled.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Fix: Plugin install to active issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • New: Automatically disable Coming Soon mode based on date and time.<\/li>\n
        • New: Show\/Hide toggle for the password field.<\/li>\n
        • New: Password generator button added.<\/li>\n
        • New: Role-based Coming Soon mode with support for multiple user roles.<\/li>\n
        • New: IP-based Coming Soon mode with support for multiple allowed IP addresses.<\/li>\n
        • Update: Redesigned settings UI with section-wise tab navigation.<\/li>\n
        • Update: Overall performance and code optimization.<\/li>\n
        • Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Added: Password protection functionality<\/li>\n
          • Improved: Template selection user interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Added: Four modern Coming Soon templates<\/li>\n
            • Added: Custom description text options<\/li>\n
            • Improved: Code optimization for better performance and maintainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release<\/li>\n
              • Enable\/disable Coming Soon mode<\/li>\n
              • Customize page title, heading, and message<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Easy-to-use Under Construction & Coming Soon page. Enable maintenance mode in seconds and let visitors know you\u2019re building!","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/218876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=218876"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/bdplugins"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=218876"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=218876"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=218876"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=218876"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kea.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=218876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}