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404 Redirection

v1.8

by LoudSkyMedia · updated 9 years ago

Permanently redirect all 404's to the main blog URL. The primary purpose is to salvage Google PageRank (TM) from missing pages.

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Rank
#2,751
Up5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 6,520
6K+ reported · High
Total downloads
198.3K
198,277 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
17 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +29.2% (30d)·Toward 7K+ · ETA ~8d

404 Redirection at a glance

404 Redirection is a WordPress plugin by LoudSkyMedia with 6K+ active installs, the #2,751 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “redirector”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

347 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
404 Redirection Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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Date404 Redirection
Oct 28, 202634
Oct 27, 202625
Oct 26, 202616
Oct 25, 202624
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202620
Oct 22, 202620
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202623
Oct 18, 202611
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202615
Oct 14, 202618
Oct 13, 202617
Oct 12, 202614
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202614
Oct 9, 202619

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 6,526 · +0.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.6.5K6.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20266,526
Nov 7, 20266,519
Nov 5, 20266,526
Nov 4, 20266,525
Nov 3, 20266,508
Nov 2, 20266,511
Nov 1, 20266,510
Oct 31, 20266,511
Oct 30, 20266,519
Oct 29, 20266,520
Oct 28, 20266,516
Oct 27, 20266,520

Rank over time

#2,751 · up 5 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.8K#2.8K#2.8K#2.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,751
Nov 7, 2026#2,756
Nov 6, 2026#2,753
Nov 5, 2026#2,754
Nov 4, 2026#2,755
Nov 3, 2026#2,754
Nov 2, 2026#2,755
Nov 1, 2026#2,756
Oct 31, 2026#2,757
Oct 30, 2026#2,752
Oct 29, 2026#2,755
Oct 28, 2026#2,765
Oct 27, 2026#2,763
Oct 16, 2026#2,756

Growth %

Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.11%
Nov 7, 2026-0.05%
Nov 5, 2026+0.01%
Nov 4, 2026+0.26%
Nov 3, 2026-0.05%
Nov 2, 2026+0.01%
Nov 1, 2026-0.01%
Oct 31, 2026-0.12%
Oct 30, 2026-0.01%
Oct 29, 2026+0.06%
Oct 28, 2026-0.06%

Active installs band

6K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.5.8K6K6.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20266K+
Nov 7, 20266K+
Nov 6, 20266K+
Nov 5, 20266K+
Nov 4, 20266K+
Nov 3, 20266K+
Nov 2, 20266K+
Nov 1, 20266K+
Oct 31, 20266K+
Oct 30, 20266K+
Oct 29, 20266K+
Oct 28, 20266K+
Oct 27, 20266K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.895%
  • v1.65.2%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8
Requires WordPress
2.0.2
Tested up to
4.3.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 13, 2011
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about 404 Redirection

How many websites use 404 Redirection?

404 Redirection is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,751 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has 404 Redirection been downloaded?

198,277 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was 404 Redirection last updated?

Version 1.8 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is 404 Redirection compatible with the latest WordPress?

404 Redirection’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does 404 Redirection have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for 404 Redirection. See its security record

Is 404 Redirection still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does 404 Redirection have?

5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to 404 Redirection?

The plugins most like 404 Redirection, by the tags they share, are Redirection (100K+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

17 reviews

  • 5 stars: 17 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Metric
404 Redirection
Estimated installs≈ 6,520
Reported installs6K+
Rating5.0
Reviews17
Total downloads198.3K
AuthorLoudSkyMedia
First releasedSep 13, 2011
Version1.8
Requires WP2.0.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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