# Gone Response

> Gone Response has 300+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 214 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Gone Response works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Show the 404 page content with a 410 Gone status for all 404 errors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 2,476
- **Downloads (30 days):** 214 (+29.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kurban Ali (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kurbanali/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gone-response/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404 error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404-error/) | #9 | 17 |
| [410 status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/410-status/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Custom 410 Status for 404 Errors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-410-status-for-404-errors/) | #1 | 1 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | #79 | 402 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,670 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 error | #50 | 1,954 |
| 410 status | #3 | 142 |
| Custom 410 Status for 404 Errors | #5 | 71 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,141 |
| seo | >100 | 8,518 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 78.4%
- 1.0: 21.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [All 404 Redirect to Homepage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-404-redirect-to-homepage/) | 200K+ | 4.1/5 (96) | Aug 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Smart Custom 404 Error Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404page/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,196) | May 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Redirect 404 to Homepage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-to-homepage/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Sep 23, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [301 Redirects & 404 Error Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/301-redirects/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (28) | Aug 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page with Logs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-404-error-page-to-homepage-or-custom-page/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (45) | Mar 18, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-404-error-page-to-homepage/) | 6K+ | 2/5 (1) | Mar 27, 2021 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Colorlib 404 Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colorlib-404-customizer/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (51) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Redirect 404 to Home Page – Custom URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-404-to-home-page-custom-url/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 13, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-to-404/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 5, 2016 | 29/100 |
| 11 | [Custom 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-redirect/) | 90+ | — | Nov 13, 2024 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Gone Response safe to use in 2026?
Gone Response works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gone Response?
Gone Response is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,476 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 214 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gone Response work with WordPress 7.1?
Gone Response is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Gone Response need?
Gone Response requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Gone Response last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 10, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Gone Response?
Gone Response is developed and maintained by Kurban Ali.

### What are the best alternatives to Gone Response?
The most popular alternatives to Gone Response are All 404 Redirect to Homepage (200K+ installs), Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs) and Redirect 404 to Homepage (60K+ installs).


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