A WordPress website stuck in maintenance mode can be a headache; especially if the site is being updated or has a lot of traffic. Maintenance mode can be caused by a variety of factors, from simple file corruption to more complex plugin conflicts or existing.maintenanceFile. Fixing a WordPress site stuck in maintenance mode is also relatively simple. Let's take a look at it together!

What causes WordPress to get stuck in maintenance mode?

Maintenance mode is a temporary state used by WordPress when updating or making major changes. Sometimes, however, the process gets stuck, making the site inaccessible.

This is because when WordPress goes into maintenance mode, it creates a temporary .maintenance file. If the file still exists on your site, then it may be stuck in a maintenance mode loop.

May see an error message stating "Temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Please check back later."

Among other things, there are several reasons why this error may be caused and left on your server .maintenance fileThe

Reasons include:

• Incomplete update:due toServer issuesmaybeplug-in conflictAnd an interrupted update process may cause the .maintenance file to remain intact, thus keeping the site offline.
• Defective plugin: incompatibilitymaybeObsolete plug-insMay interfere with core WordPress functionality, leading to maintenance mode issues.
• Conflicting themes:Similar to the plugin, theIncompatible Themesmay conflict with WordPress installations.Inadvertent activation of maintenance modeThe
• Server issues: Issues on the server can sometimes lead to surprises, including getting stuck in maintenance mode.

Let's see what are the ways to fix WordPress stuck in maintenance mode error.

Fix WordPress stuck in maintenance mode

Now that you understand the cause of this error, an easy way to fix it is to delete the.maintenanceDocumentation.

Note: As also hinted many times before, before making any changes to your website, it is important that your website backs up your data. This way, if any problems arise, they can be remedied in time.

file.maintenanceThe location is usually in the root directory of your website. You can use an FTP client or your hosting provider'scPanelin the file manager to access it.

Accessing .maintenance files using FTP

You can use FTP to view WordPress files. In this tutorial, we are using FileZilla.

If you have not used or set up an FTP client before, after connecting to your site, simply go to thepublic_htmlfolder in the right panel.

You should now see different WordPress core files in the folder.

From here, one can find.maintenancefileLocation. Simply right-click on the file and select "removing"Options.

Delete .maintenance files using File Manager

If you are not comfortable with using an FTP client, then you can also use a panel, we are using the cPanel panel here, go to the panel to access the WordPress files.

First, you need to log in to your WordPress account. In the case study, we are using Bluehost.

In the dashboard, from the left menu go to "node" tab. Then click on the website under "set up"Options.

After that, to switch to "high level"Tab.

Scroll down to the cPanel section and click "managerial"Button.

cPanel opens and goes to the File section.

Continue from here and click "file manager"Options.

public_htmlNext, you will see the site files and folders. Simply go to Folders from the left menu.

After that, it is possible to.maintenanceLocate the file in the root folder. Go ahead and select the file, then click the top "removing"Options.

Deleting the file should restore the site and take it out of maintenance mode.

As a precautionary measure, clear the cache of your WordPress site.

Tips to prevent WordPress from falling into maintenance mode

Preventing your WordPress site from falling into maintenance mode is critical to maintaining site uptime and a great user experience.

Let's see how we can prevent this error from occurring on our website.

1. Do not update multiple plugins and themes at once

It's best to update plugins one by one instead of updating them all at once. This way, you can differentiate between issues that may cause WordPress to go into maintenance mode.

After each plugin update, you can also take a closer look at the site's performance to see if any unexpected problems appear. It will be possible to know if a particular plugin update is causing the error.

2. Check plugin and theme compatibility

Another way to prevent WordPress maintenance mode from appearing is toValidation Plugincap (a poem)thematicwhether it is related toLatest WordPress versionCompatible.

Outdated plugins and themes can often cause conflicts and cause a site to go into maintenance mode. Updating them to the latest version can also help fix bugs and enhance security.