WordPress Directory

Best Coming Soon WordPress Plugins

6 plugins · 1.9M combined installs · 4.6/5 avg rating

Coming soon plugins let site owners launch a branded holding page before a WordPress site is ready for public viewing, capturing visitor interest through email opt-in forms, countdown timers, and social media links while the real site is built behind the scenes. Unlike maintenance mode — which implies a temporarily offline existing site — coming soon plugins are typically used for new site launches or major relaunches where building anticipation is part of the marketing strategy. Logged-in administrators bypass the coming soon screen to access and develop the live backend normally. The best coming soon plugins integrate directly with email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and ActiveCampaign, so every signup collected during the launch countdown is automatically added to the appropriate list for a coordinated launch announcement.