=== Simple Maintenance Mode ===
Contributors: developerlabs
Donate link: https://example.com/donate
Tags: maintenance, coming soon, under construction, maintenance mode
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.2.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily put your WordPress site into maintenance mode with a customizable notice for visitors.

== Description ==

Simple Maintenance Mode lets you quickly enable a maintenance page on your WordPress site. Logged-in administrators can still browse the site normally while visitors see a friendly maintenance notice.

**Features:**

* One-click enable/disable from the admin bar
* Customizable headline and message
* Bypass key for sharing access with select people
* Properly sends 503 (Service Unavailable) HTTP status
* Lightweight with no external dependencies
* Translation ready

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `simple-maintenance-mode` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings > Maintenance Mode** to configure your maintenance page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will logged-in admins see the maintenance page? =

No. Users with the `manage_options` capability will see the normal site.

= Can I share access with someone without giving them an admin account? =

Yes. Use the bypass key found in **Settings > Maintenance Mode**. Append `?smm_bypass=YOUR_KEY` to your URL.

= Does this affect my SEO? =

The plugin sends a proper 503 status code with a Retry-After header, which tells search engines the downtime is temporary.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin settings page
2. Frontend maintenance page

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 =
* Added bypass key functionality
* Improved accessibility on the maintenance page
* Updated translation template

= 1.1.0 =
* Added admin bar toggle
* Added custom headline support

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.0 =
Adds bypass key feature for sharing access with select users during maintenance.