Build Mode lets you put your WordPress site into maintenance mode with one click.
Instead of a generic message, you can select and display any page you』ve built — with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, or even a custom layout. Visitors will see your chosen page, styled using your theme』s CSS and JS, while administrators continue working behind the scenes.
Note: When Build Mode is active, only the content area of your chosen maintenance page is displayed. The header, footer, and navigation are automatically removed.
Features
– Enable or disable Build Mode from the Admin Bar
– Choose any page as your custom maintenance screen
– Logged-in admins bypass maintenance mode automatically
– Sends correct 503 + Retry-After headers (SEO-friendly)
– Lightweight and secure, built with WordPress best practices
– Compatible with classic and block themes
Use cases
– Show a custom 「under maintenance」 or 「coming soon」 screen
– Redesign or update your site without showing a broken layout
– Let search engines know your downtime is temporary
