# MP smart redirect: Simple 404 redirecter, without entering 404 pages and redirects!

> MP smart redirect: Simple 404 red… has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Simple plugin to redirect your old URL’s that give a 404 to their new URL. For example: you deleted some categories and changed the permalink structure -> WordPress isn’t redirecting your posts to the right page and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,866
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (-6.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 30, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mark Puts (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mark-puts/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-redirect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404/) | #46 | 156 |
| [404 redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404-redirect/) | #5 | 15 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 401 |
| [redirect 301](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect-301/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | >100 | 2,730 |
| 404 redirect | >100 | 1,236 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,099 |
| redirect 301 | >100 | 668 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 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 MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… free?
Yes. MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… safe to use in 2026?
MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r…?
MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,866 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… work with WordPress 7.1?
MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on August 30, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r…?
MP smart redirect: Simple 404 r… is developed and maintained by Mark Puts.

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


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