/ Plugin Category

/ Site Administration & Utilities

/ Site Health & Diagnostics

/ Under Construction

Under Construction

By WebFactory

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Under Construction Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create an Under Construction or Coming Soon page easily. Activate Under Construction Mode in seconds and showcase your site is under development.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.66/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 1284+ reviews)

Active Installations

600,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create an Under Construction Page, Maintenance Mode Page, Coming Soon Page or a Landing Page that takes less than a minute to install and configure. Under Construction won't waste your time! It is simple, fast, efficient and user-friendly with great templates users love. Under Construction uses Bunny Fonts for GDPR compatibility.

The PRO version offers more than 50 extra features and options including the drag and drop builder, over a million hi-res searchable images, 300+ templates, affiliate and traffic tracking, advanced access control, MailChimp, Zapier and universal autoresponder integration, white-label license mode and priority support. Find out more on the official plugin site.

A simple, no-nonsense under construction plugin for all those situations when you have to hide the site behind an Under Construction page for a while. Live examples are available on the Under Construction website. Give us a shout on Twitter or check out the video.

Thanks to our partnership with Weglot, UCP is fully multilanguage ready and you can instantly translate your under construction page to 100+ languages with one click.

Under Construction Page is compatible with various caching plugins.

Comparing to Alternatives

Under Construction is a popular plugin for creating maintenance and under construction pages, competing with several similar tools in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Coming Soon Maintenance Mode ( WPS: 6.51)
Rocket Maintenance Mode & Coming Soon Page ( WPS: 6.71)
YITH Maintenance Mode ( WPS: 6.73)

Strengths

Lightweight and simple to use, suitable for quick setup.
Includes a variety of templates, especially in the Pro version.
Reliable performance with minimal issues reported by many users.
Supports staging, pre-production, and maintenance scenarios effectively.

Weaknesses

Free version has limited features, pushing users towards Pro.
Setup can be complex due to many settings and options.
Some users report it does not fully protect the homepage as expected.
Key features like secret links are locked behind the Pro version.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's ease of use and some frustrations with feature limitations and complexity.

Positive highlights

'Super plugin, léger, simple à l’utilisation, fait le taf' - ahlaboulette
'Simple and perfect for the job' - sendgo
'Just a great plugin, does the job well without much fuss' - sekirk
'Plugin is great, fast and easy install and setup, works as it should' - what1
'Professional plugin, had a great experience' - matematikbitmistir

Common complaints

Free version lacks essential features, pushing users to buy Pro.
Too many settings make setup complicated for simple needs.
Does not fully protect the homepage as expected by some users.
Important features like secret links are only in Pro version.

Weaknesses

Complex configuration for users wanting a simple setup.
Limited functionality in free version frustrates some users.
Some users experienced the plugin not protecting the site properly.
Perception that the free version is more of a demo than a full tool.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a reliable and customizable under construction or maintenance page plugin with the option to upgrade for more advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a simple one-click setup with all features available for free or those who want full site protection without purchasing the Pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic under construction page templates and essential functionality suitable for simple maintenance needs.

Pro version

The Pro version unlocks advanced templates, secret link access, and additional customization options, providing a more comprehensive solution for professional use.

Final Verdict

Under Construction is a solid choice for users needing a customizable maintenance or coming soon page, especially if they are willing to invest in the Pro version for full features.

While the free version is functional, its limitations and complexity may deter users seeking a straightforward, fully featured free plugin.