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IfElse Pages — WordPress Coming Soon Plugin

IfElse Pages – Coming Soon and Maintenance Mode

by Zulkaif Riaz · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.0 Tested up to WP 6.9.7 PHP 7.4+

IfElse Pages has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,090 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 16, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

IfElse Pages at a glance

Active installs
300+
Total downloads
2,090
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is IfElse Pages well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.9.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • One-click enable/disable toggle
  • Three page modes: Coming Soon, Maintenance (503), Landing Page
  • Three clean templates: Centered Minimal, Split Screen, Dark Mode
  • Logo upload via WordPress media library
  • Background colour picker and background image upload
  • Optional countdown timer with auto-hide when the date expires
  • SEO meta title and description fields
  • Configurable role bypass — choose which roles see the real site
  • Translation ready
  • Zero external API calls, no tracking, no ads

IfElse Pages reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.7 out of 5

3 reviews

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  • Simple and Quick to Set Up, but Limited in Functionality

    Easy to use and quick to set up. The plugin works well for basic “Coming Soon” pages and includes useful features like a countdown and a contact form. However, the plugin applies changes to the entire website, and it is not clear how to limit it to specific pages or sections. Some features are also unclear or limited, and the maintenance mode did not always work as expected. It would benefit from better flexibility and clearer options.

    emarojas

  • Simple and effective maintenance mode plugin

    I tested this plugin in a local WordPress environment to evaluate its functionality. The installation process was straightforward and did not present any issues. I used the maintenance mode feature and it worked as expected, allowing me to display a custom message while restricting access to visitors. The interface is simple and easy to understand, which makes it suitable for basic use. Overall, the plugin delivers what it promises. It is a lightweight option for enabling maintenance mode without unnecessary complexity.

    Johnny Moises Bustos Arguedas

  • Great overall

    It worked good for me

    zubairmax

Where IfElse Pages ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that IfElse Pages appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Coming Soon Plugins #57 by tag, #24 in search #27 –
Best Landing Page Plugins #46 by tag, not in search #76 –

Details

A lightweight plugin to display Coming Soon, Maintenance, or Landing Page screens to visitors while you work on your site.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings IfElse Pages competes in

Tags

  • coming soon
  • landing page
  • maintenance mode
  • under construction

More from Zulkaif Riaz

Version
1.0.0
Last updated
Mar 16, 2026
First published
Mar 16, 2026
Requires WordPress
6.2
Tested up to
6.9.7
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

IfElse Pages FAQ

What does IfElse Pages do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, IfElse Pages offers One-click enable/disable toggle, Three page modes: Coming Soon, Maintenance (503), Landing Page, Three clean templates: Centered Minimal, Split Screen, Dark Mode, Logo upload via WordPress media library and Background colour picker and background image upload.

How many active installs does IfElse Pages have?

WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for IfElse Pages as of September 7, 2026.

Is IfElse Pages still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on March 16, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Is IfElse Pages free?

IfElse Pages is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does IfElse Pages rank among Coming Soon Plugins?

IfElse Pages is #27 in the WordPress.org Coming Soon Plugins ranking.