Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance issues in WordPress occurs when the platform is undergoing updates to its core, plugins, or themes and encounters an error.
As a result, the site may remain in maintenance mode longer than expected and display the message for scheduled maintenance.
All you need to do is debug the problem by identifying its root causes, implementing fixes, and applying preventive measures to deter future recurrences.
3 Tips to Fix the Maintenance Problem Right Away!
1. Check Update Process:
Verify that any ongoing updates to WordPress core, plugins, or themes have completed successfully. Incomplete updates can leave the site in a state of inconsistency, leading to the maintenance mode message.
If an update has caused the issue, consider reverting it to a previous version. This can be done through the WordPress admin dashboard or by restoring a backup of the site taken before the update.
2. Remove Maintenance File:
Navigate to the WordPress root directory either via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or a file manager provided by your web hosting control panel.
Look for a file named “.maintenance” and delete it. This file is responsible for triggering the maintenance mode message, and removing it can resolve the issue.
After deleting the file, refresh your website to see if the maintenance mode message disappears and the site returns to normal operation.
3. Clear Cache and Cookies:
Cached data or cookies in your browser can interfere with website loading, including causing the maintenance mode message.
To fix this, access your browser settings, clear browsing data (including cache and cookies), and reload the site. If the issue persists, try accessing from a different browser or device to rule out local caching issues.
2 Quick Stats
1. The damage of downtime is not only to the income but also to the customers. The press release included that 37% of the small and midsize businesses have experienced loss of customers because of downtime.
Source: Infrascale
2. 72% of organizations make preventing downtime their first priority because the results may cause more significant problems in the future.
Source: Intechww
1 Question For You
Have you ever encountered the briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance message on your WordPress site? How did you resolve it?
If you’re facing this issue right now, please get in touch with us at Support@wpminds.com.