404s
v3.5.9by Tomas · updated 2 years ago
fix all kinds of 404s, fix broken link & images automatically,log each 404,redirect each broken link to specific URL,404 mail alert,export 404s,re …
- Rank
- #33,205
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,600 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
404s at a glance
404s is a WordPress plugin by Tomas with 10+ active installs, the #33,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.5.9 came out on Feb 7, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 8 plugins tagged “broken link”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | 404s |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,205 · down 1,039 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,205 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,206 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,238 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,328 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,575 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,045 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,822 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,894 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,166 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #32894 → #32328
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.5.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 21, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 7, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about 404s
How many websites use 404s?
404s is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #33,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has 404s been downloaded?
3,600 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was 404s last updated?
Version 3.5.9 came out on Feb 7, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is 404s compatible with the latest WordPress?
404s’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 404s 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 404s have?
No one has reviewed 404s on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to 404s?
The plugins most like 404s, by the tags they share, are Redirection (2M+), Redirection (100K+) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Tomas |
| First released | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Version | 3.5.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
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