# 404s

> 404s has 10+ active installs and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** 404s shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**wordpress 404s plugin will fix broken links and broken images for you, this is all in one solution for 404 page not found errors. 🙂**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,556
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.5.9
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tomas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zhuyi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/404s/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404/) | #62 | 156 |
| [404 redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404-redirect/) | #7 | 15 |
| [broken link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/broken-link/) | #3 | 8 |
| [page not found error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-not-found-error/) | #1 | 1 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 401 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | >100 | 2,752 |
| 404 redirect | >100 | 1,239 |
| broken link | >100 | 3,189 |
| page not found error | >100 | 4,082 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,122 |

## Version adoption

- 3.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 (86) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 (418) | May 8, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 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) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom 404 Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-pro/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [404 Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirection/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is 404s safe to use in 2026?
404s shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use 404s?
404s is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,556 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does 404s work with WordPress 7.1?
404s is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was 404s last updated?
The latest version, 3.5.9, was released on February 7, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes 404s?
404s is developed and maintained by Tomas.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404s/ · Generated 2026-10-12 11:33 UTC by PageForge