# 404 Redirect

> 404 Redirect has 200+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** 404 Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Retain more visitors and SEO juice by redirecting all 404 error request to a specific page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 9,020
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 5, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jamalteri (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jamalteri/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-to-404/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404 error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404-error/) | #10 | 17 |
| [404 redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404-redirect/) | #2 | 15 |
| [page not found](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-not-found/) | #3 | 7 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | #86 | 401 |
| [redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirection/) | #35 | 99 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 error | >100 | 1,945 |
| 404 redirect | >100 | 1,239 |
| page not found | >100 | 7,552 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,113 |
| redirection | >100 | 1,426 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Gone Response](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gone-response/) | 300+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Dec 10, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 11 | [Custom 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-redirect/) | 90+ | — | Nov 13, 2024 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is 404 Redirect safe to use in 2026?
404 Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use 404 Redirect?
404 Redirect is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,020 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does 404 Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
404 Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was 404 Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 5, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes 404 Redirect?
404 Redirect is developed and maintained by jamalteri.

### What are the best alternatives to 404 Redirect?
The most popular alternatives to 404 Redirect 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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