404 Redirection
This simple plugin permanently redirects all 404’s to the main blog URL. There may be several reasons why you might want to do this, but the primary purpose is to siphon Google Page Rank (TM) from missing pages to the…
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404 Redirection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where 404 Redirection stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 404 | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| redirector | #32 |
| redirects | >100 |
| server error | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 17 reviews
About 404 Redirection
From the official readme · v1.8Description
This simple plugin permanently redirects all 404’s to the main blog URL. There may be several reasons why you might want to do this, but the primary purpose is to siphon Google Page Rank (TM) from missing pages to the homepage.
Installation
The installation process is very basic:
- Upload the unzipped plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it!
If you’re having issues with the installation, you can read detailed instructions here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins
Changelog
1.7
- Rereleased for WP 4.3.1
- Added internationalization comment
1.6
- Rereleased for compliance issue
1.5
- Rereleased for WP 3.3.2
1.4
- Updated readme.txt file
1.3
- Set a high priority of plugin execution.
- Switched to native WP redirection.
- Replaced depreciated ‘site_url’ function call.
1.0
- Created plugin
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FAQ
404 Redirection: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is 404 Redirection free?
Yes. 404 Redirection is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is 404 Redirection safe to use in 2026?
404 Redirection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use 404 Redirection?
404 Redirection is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 197,610 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 347 times in the last 30 days.
Does 404 Redirection work with WordPress 7.1?
404 Redirection is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was 404 Redirection last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes 404 Redirection?
404 Redirection is developed and maintained by LoudSkyMedia.
What are the best alternatives to 404 Redirection?
The most popular alternatives to 404 Redirection are Redirection (2M+ installs), Broken Link Checker by AIOS… (300K+ installs) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs).
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