What is maintenance.dev?
Maintenance.dev provides a streamlined solution for developers to manage maintenance mode across websites, mobile apps, and APIs. By including a single JavaScript file, users can instantly toggle maintenance pages without requiring code deployments or server updates. The platform offers two primary approaches: a customizable maintenance page builder for websites and custom JSON payloads for mobile apps and APIs.
The tool delivers real-time updates to users without requiring page refreshes, automatically displaying maintenance pages when enabled. It eliminates the need for social media announcements during maintenance by allowing direct communication through the maintenance page interface. Setup takes under five minutes with a free account, making it accessible for projects of various scales.
Features
- Customizable Maintenance Page: Automated page builder for websites with brand colors and logo customization
- Custom JSON Payloads: Define custom JSON payloads for mobile apps, APIs, and custom UX implementations
- Realtime Updates: Deliver maintenance page changes to users instantly without requiring page refreshes
- No Deployments Required: Toggle maintenance mode with a single click without code deployments
- Static URLs / DNS Redirects: Professional plan feature for static URL management and DNS redirects
Use Cases
- Website maintenance mode management during updates
- Mobile app maintenance notifications to users
- API maintenance status communication
- Real-time user communication during system downtime
- Branded maintenance page creation without development work
