This plugin provides a straightforward way to temporarily take a website offline for maintenance. It is designed for site administrators and developers who need to perform updates, changes, or troubleshooting without visitors seeing broken pages or experiencing errors.

• Customizable Template: Create a specific HTML page named template-maintenance-mode.php in your theme to control the exact message and design shown to visitors.
• Selective Activation: Use the VIP_MAINTENANCE_MODE constant to enable the maintenance page only on specific sites or under defined conditions, giving you precise control.
• API Access Control: Optionally allow the WordPress REST API to remain functional while the public-facing site is locked down, using a provided filter. This is useful for headless setups or specific integrations.
• Simple Installation: The plugin is activated by placing it in the /plugins directory and defining a constant, making setup quick and consistent.
• Theme Integration: The custom template supports standard wp_head() and wp_footer() calls, ensuring compatibility with your theme's styles and scripts.