404 Redirect
Retain more visitors and SEO juice by redirecting all 404 error request to a specific page.
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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where 404 Redirect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 404 error | >100 |
| 404 redirect | >100 |
| page not found | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| redirection | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About 404 Redirect
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Retain more visitors and SEO juice by redirecting all 404 error request to a specific page.
Installation
Search for “404 Redirect” on the plugin search page, and click install.
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FAQ
404 Redirect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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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