# 404 Designer

> 404 Designer has 20+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** 404 Designer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Easily set a custom 404 error page using any WordPress page. Design your 404 page as a regular page and use it as the 404 template for your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,715
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+22.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hamza Mairaj (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thevisionofhamza/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/404-designer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404/) | #49 | 149 |
| [custom 404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-404/) | #5 | 10 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | >100 | 364 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #76 | 185 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | #77 | 2,599 |
| custom 404 | #53 | 1,835 |
| page builder | >100 | 8,610 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Find & Fix Broken Internal, External & Video Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/broken-link-checker-seo/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (84) | Aug 24, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Smart Custom 404 Error Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404page/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,196) | May 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-redirection/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (417) | May 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (113) | Nov 21, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (73) | Jul 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Link Juice Keeper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-juice-keeper/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [404 Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-solution/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (44) | Aug 31, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Custom 404 Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-pro/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [404 Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirection/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is 404 Designer free?
Yes. 404 Designer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is 404 Designer safe to use in 2026?
404 Designer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use 404 Designer?
404 Designer is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,715 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does 404 Designer work with WordPress 7.1?
404 Designer is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does 404 Designer need?
404 Designer requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was 404 Designer last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on May 28, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes 404 Designer?
404 Designer is developed and maintained by Hamza Mairaj.

### What are the best alternatives to 404 Designer?
The most popular alternatives to 404 Designer are Redirection (2M+ installs), Broken Link Checker by AIOS… (300K+ installs) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs).


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