A simple plugin that displays a customizable temporary page to visitors while you work on your site. Fully editable using native WordPress blocks.
| Author: | Jos Velasco (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 6.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 7.0 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.0 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 06-02-2026 |
| Last updated: | 28-03-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
| Rated by: | 0 |
| Plugin URI: | https://github.com/JosVelasco/almost-ready-te... |
| Total downloads: | 194 |
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Almost Ready Temporary Page is a simple plugin that shows a friendly temporary page to visitors while you work on your WordPress site. Unlike other plugins, it uses native WordPress core blocks — no custom builders or proprietary templates required.
What it does:
- Creates a simple temporary page automatically when activated
- Shows this page to all website visitors
- Lets you and other logged-in users access the site normally to keep working
- Uses your theme’s styling so it looks consistent with your brand
- Completely customizable using WordPress’s native block editor
Key Features:
- Native Blocks – Uses WordPress core blocks, no proprietary builders
- Automatic Setup – No complicated configuration needed
- Smart Detection – Visitors see the temporary page, logged-in users see the normal site
- Fully Customizable – Change text, colors, layout, add images using blocks
- SEO Friendly – Tells search engines not to index the temporary page
- Theme Compatible – Works with any WordPress theme
- Clean Removal – When deactivated, everything returns to normal
Perfect for:
- Website updates and maintenance
- Launching new websites while still working on them
- Making design changes without visitors seeing work-in-progress
- Temporary downtime periods
- Any time you need privacy while working on your site
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