404 ReDirector
v1.0.4by markenzeichen · updated 2 years ago
Simple, SEO friendly, permanent (301) and automatic redirect of 404 errors.
- Rank
- #18,612
- Down25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 5,965 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
404 ReDirector at a glance
404 ReDirector is a WordPress plugin by markenzeichen with 70+ active installs, the #18,612 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Oct 29, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 5 plugins tagged “permanent”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | 404 ReDirector |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 75 |
Rank over time
#18,612 · down 75 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,612 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,587 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,644 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,593 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,627 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,594 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,609 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,602 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,700 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,742 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,609 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,605 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,505 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,537 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.37% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18505 → #18627
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about 404 ReDirector
How many websites use 404 ReDirector?
404 ReDirector is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,612 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has 404 ReDirector been downloaded?
5,965 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was 404 ReDirector last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Oct 29, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is 404 ReDirector compatible with the latest WordPress?
404 ReDirector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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.
Is 404 ReDirector still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does 404 ReDirector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to 404 ReDirector?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | markenzeichen |
| First released | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2024 |
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