Stella 404 Fixer
A WordPress 404 redirect plugin for logging broken URLs and managing 301 redirects.
Use with caution
Stella 404 Fixer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Stella 404 Fixer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 301 redirect | >100 |
| 404 | >100 |
| broken links | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
About Stella 404 Fixer
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Stella 404 Fixer helps site owners log broken URLs and manage redirects directly from wp-admin.
With this plugin you can monitor 404 errors, review repeated missing URLs, and create redirects for outdated or broken paths.
Free plugin highlights 🚀:
- 404 logging with hit counts and last seen date
- Paginated 404 logs with bulk delete
- Create manual redirects (exact match, 301)
- One-click redirect creation from logged 404 URLs
- Basic settings for query-string handling
- Safe, lightweight redirect runtime
- Redirect hit counter
Need advanced automation and conditional rules? Stella 404 Fixer Pro adds wildcard matching, advanced status codes, CSV tools, analytics, and role-based permissions.
Privacy
Stella 404 Fixer stores 404 request paths and aggregate hit information in your own WordPress database.
It may store request referrer and user-agent values for diagnostics.
No data is sent to external services by the free plugin.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsscreen in WordPress. - Go to
Tools > Stella 404 Fixer. - Review 404 logs and create redirects.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin improve SEO?
It helps technical SEO by reducing unresolved 404 pages and preserving traffic with proper redirects.
Does this plugin support external target URLs?
Yes. Redirect targets can be internal paths or full external URLs.
Why do redirected URLs still appear in 404 logs?
Logs are diagnostic records. A path can appear in logs and still have a redirect rule.
Can I delete all data on uninstall?
Yes. In plugin settings, enable the data cleanup option before uninstalling. Developers can also force cleanup using the STELLA_404_FIXER_DELETE_DATA constant.
Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?
Yes, but after adding or editing redirects, clear site/CDN cache to ensure immediate behavior.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Added schema versioning with automatic table upgrade on plugin load.
- Rewrote 404 log upserts for portability across MySQL and MariaDB.
- Fixed redirected URLs being written to logs when 404 logging was disabled.
- Safe handling of external redirect targets with loop protection and scheme checks.
- Log statistics now use the site timezone.
- Minor fixes for uninstall cleanup, admin table loading, and path normalization.
- Added WordPress.org rating links.
- Mobile friendly pages.
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Stella 404 Fixer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Stella 404 Fixer free?
Yes. Stella 404 Fixer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Stella 404 Fixer safe to use in 2026?
Stella 404 Fixer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Stella 404 Fixer?
Stella 404 Fixer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 315 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Stella 404 Fixer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Stella 404 Fixer up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Stella 404 Fixer need?
Stella 404 Fixer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Stella 404 Fixer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Stella 404 Fixer?
Stella 404 Fixer is developed and maintained by mariastellatech.
What are the best alternatives to Stella 404 Fixer?
The most popular alternatives to Stella 404 Fixer are 301 Redirects (300K+ installs), Simple 301 Redirects By Bet… (100K+ installs) and 404 to 301 (100K+ installs).
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