The “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a minute.” message typically appears when WordPress is in the process of updating plugins or the core software. It’s normal to see this message briefly during updates.
However, if the message persists and you can’t access your site, it might indicate that the update process has become stuck. Here’s how you can resolve this issue:
1. Access your site’s root directory via FTP or your hosting file manager. Look for a file named .maintenance and delete it. This file prevents access to your site during updates and might not have been removed automatically if the update was interrupted.
2. After removing the .maintenance file, try accessing your WordPress dashboard to ensure that the plugin update to version 7.80 has completed successfully. If not, attempt the update again.
3. Clear your site’s cache and your browser cache to ensure you’re not seeing an old message.
4. Check your server’s error logs for any specific error messages that might indicate what went wrong during the update process.
If removing the .maintenance file and checking updates doesn’t resolve the issue, or if you’re uncomfortable making these changes yourself, you might want to contact your hosting provider or a professional web developer for further assistance.
