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Simple Under Construction for Devs

Super simple under construction plugin for developers

Maintaining control over site access during development or maintenance is crucial. Under Construction Access is a lightweight WordPress plugin that restricts public access by requiring a password while keeping the admin panel accessible. Whether you’re working on a redesign or launching a new site, this plugin provides an easy way to manage who can view your pages.

With a built-in settings page under Tools > Under Construction, you can customize the heading text, set a password for site access, and optionally display developer credits with a linked icon and text. Logged-in users and /wp-admin/ remain accessible, ensuring you can manage your site without interruption.

Under Construction Access Setup Instructions

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file to your computer.
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. Go to Plugins > Add New and click Upload Plugin.
  4. Upload the ZIP file, click Install Now, and then Activate the plugin.
  5. Access settings via Tools > Under Construction in your WordPress dashboard.

Usage Instructions

  1. Navigate to Tools > Under Construction from your WordPress admin menu.
  2. Set a custom heading for the under-construction page.
  3. Choose a password that visitors must enter to access the site.
  4. (Optional) Add developer credits by providing an icon URL, credit text, and a clickable link.
  5. Save changes and test the front end. Visitors will need to enter the password before viewing any pages.

This plugin ensures a smooth development experience by blocking public access while allowing you to work behind the scenes without disruption.