{"id":7394,"date":"2024-11-08T08:46:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T08:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/articles\/?p=7394"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:35:35","slug":"fix-wordpress-stuck-in-maintenance-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/articles\/fix-wordpress-stuck-in-maintenance-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix WordPress Stuck In Maintenance Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Occasionally you may find WordPress<\/a> stuck in Maintenance mode when updating core files, themes, or plugins. When doing these functions, WordPress temporarily goes into Maintenance Mode to apply the changes. But sometimes, your site can get stuck in this mode, showing a message saying, \u201cBriefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute\u201d. This means the website is temporarily offline due to updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly, Maintenance Mode is designed to keep your site safe<\/a> while updates happen. But what if your site gets stuck in this mode for a long time? That\u2019s when you know there\u2019s an issue that needs fixing. When your WordPress is stuck in Maintenance Mode, users can\u2019t access your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can hurt your website\u2019s traffic, user experience, and even your business if running an online store<\/a>. The longer your site stays in this mode, the worse the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial shows you how to get out when WordPress is stuck in Maintenance Mode. We cover why it happens, what causes it, and straightforward steps you can follow to get your site back online. By the end, you\u2019ll know how to avoid this issue in the future and ensure smooth updates for your WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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