Slim Maintenance Mode is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 63 reviews, as of Jul 14, 2026.
Slim Maintenance Mode is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Johannes. With a rating of 5.0★ from 63 reviews.
AppRanks data: Slim Maintenance Mode ranks #0 in Maintenance on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Slim Maintenance Mode is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Maintenance category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 63 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Johannes — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (63) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Slim Maintenance Mode works
Slim Maintenance Mode is a lightweight solution for scheduled maintenance. Simply activate the plugin and only administrators can see the website.
Features
No extra settings, just activate it, do maintenance work, deactivate it.
Alert message in the backend, when the plugin is active.
Works with any theme.
Support for the following cache plugins: Cachify, LiteSpeed Cache, Super Cache, WP Rocket, WP Fastest Cache and W3 Total Cache.
Sends HTTP response status code 503 Service Unavailable, especially relevant for search engines.
Bug reports and Contributions Bug reports and other contributions are highly appreciated. Please open an issue in the support forum.
Category rankings
As of Jul 14, 2026- Maintenance#0of 46Top 1%
- Maintenance mode#0of 21Top 1%
- Unavailable#0of 1Top 1%
- Cache#25of 369Top 7%
- Admin#40of 669Top 6%
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Where Slim Maintenance Mode stands in the Maintenance category
Slim Maintenance Mode ranks #0 of 46 apps in the Maintenance category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Slim Maintenance Mode?
Slim Maintenance Mode is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 63 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Maintenance category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Johannes.
Who uses Slim Maintenance Mode?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Slim Maintenance Mode. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Maintenance category on WordPress.