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LaunchGuard Pro
LaunchGuard Pro by bdthemes is a WordPress plugin for building coming soon and maintenance pages. It lets you customize the layout, add a countdown and a subscription form, and decide who can see the real site while you work on it behind the scenes.
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Released
- Oct 12, 2026
- Developer
- BdThemes
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in LaunchGuard Pro 1.4.1
Version 1.4.1 · Oct 12, 2026
Latest
- NewSEO title now shows as the page title
- NewWarning while typing a wrong social link, Analytics ID, Mailchimp field or IP
- FixedSwitching on with a past countdown date turned it back off
- FixedBackslashes in custom CSS and JS were removed on save
- FixedRobots.txt and favicon.ico showed the launch page
- FixedPosts page ignored in Scope
- FixedCustomizer and post preview showed the launch page
- FixedMaintenance chosen while switched off was not saved
What it does
When a site is still being built or is down for changes, visitors need something better than a broken page or a half-finished design. This plugin puts a branded holding page in front of your site. You pick a template, add your logo, colors and background, and check the result in a live preview before it goes public. No coding is needed, so it works for site owners as well as developers who set up sites for clients.
Behind the holding page, you control access. Specific user roles or IP addresses can browse the full site while everyone else sees the launch or maintenance page. You can schedule the page with start and end times, and it switches on automatically when a schedule begins. A countdown, a progress bar and an email signup form let you keep visitors informed and collect addresses before launch. Times display in your own timezone with AM/PM.
Best for
- Site owners preparing a new website for launch
- Developers and agencies building sites for clients
- Businesses running planned maintenance on a live site
Features
Template based page builder
Build coming soon and maintenance pages from customizable templates, adjusting the layout to fit your brand without writing any code.
Countdown timer
Add a countdown to a set date and time so visitors can see when the site is expected to open, shown in your own timezone.
Subscription forms
Collect email addresses on the holding page with built-in signup forms that connect to email marketing services, so you can gather leads before going live.
Role and IP access control
Let chosen user roles or IP addresses view the live site while regular visitors see the coming soon or maintenance page instead.
Scheduled start and end times
Set a schedule with start and end times, and the plugin switches the page on automatically when the schedule begins.
Branding options
Customize logos, colors and backgrounds so the holding page matches the look of your company or client brand.
Real-time preview
See your changes instantly in a preview before publishing, and check status at a glance from a status line on the General tab.
Responsive and multilingual
Pages adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and multilingual support helps you present the page to visitors in different languages.
LaunchGuard Pro older versions
- 1.4.0Sep 303 new, 2 improvements, 3 fixes
- 1.3.0Sep 196 new, 6 improvements, 9 fixes, 1 security fix
- 1.2.5Aug 242 improvements, 14 security fixes
- 1.2.4Aug 11
- 1.2.3Aug 10
- 1.2.3Aug 10
- 1.2.2Jul 17
- 1.2.1Jun 5
- 1.2.0May 25
- 1.1.3May 15
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
12 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about LaunchGuard Pro
Can I still work on my site while visitors see the coming soon page?
Yes. Access control settings let specific user roles or IP addresses view the full live site, while everyone else sees the coming soon or maintenance page. That way you and your team can keep building and testing privately.
Can the maintenance page turn on by itself at a set time?
Yes. You can create a schedule with start and end times, and the plugin switches to the holding page automatically when the schedule starts. Times are shown in your own timezone with AM/PM, which makes planning simpler.
Can I collect email addresses before launch?
Yes. The plugin includes subscription forms you can place on the coming soon page. They connect with email marketing services, so visitors who sign up can be added to your list while the site is still under construction.
Do I need coding skills to design the page?
No. You start from customizable templates and adjust logos, colors and backgrounds through the settings. A real-time preview shows your changes before you publish, and the pages are responsive across desktops, tablets and phones.
Is LaunchGuard Pro free?
The code of LaunchGuard Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of LaunchGuard Pro is this?
Version 1.4.1, released Oct 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update LaunchGuard Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of LaunchGuard Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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