How to Fix WordPress Updates Stuck in cPanel
Posted about 4 months ago 5kStuck in Maintenance Mode
Symptom: 'Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance' message stuck.
Delete .maintenance File
File Manager → public_html → Delete .maintenance file.
Clear All Caches
Browser cache, CDN, and server cache (LiteSpeed/Redis).
Failed Update Fixes
Increase PHP Limits
MultiPHP INI Editor → Raise max_execution_time to 300 and memory_limit to 512M.
Manual Update Method
Download latest WordPress → Replace wp-admin and wp-includes folders via FTP.
Prevention Table
| Cause | Prevention |
|---|---|
| Timeout | Increase execution time |
| Low memory | Raise memory_limit |
| Permission issue | Ensure 755/644 permissions |
| Server interruption | Use staging first |