Better 404 Redirect To Homepage
v1.0.0by Anh Tran · updated 3 years ago
Auto redirects all 404 error links to homepage.
- Rank
- #8,647
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 559
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,074 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better 404 Redirect To Homepage at a glance
Better 404 Redirect To Homepage is a WordPress plugin by Anh Tran with 500+ active installs, the #8,647 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 24, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 63 plugins tagged “error”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats155 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better 404 Redirect To Homepage |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 559 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 562 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 560 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 560 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 561 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 560 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 561 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 563 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 563 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 563 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 581 |
Rank over time
#8,647 · down 27 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #8,647 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | #8,637 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,613 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,643 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,647 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,616 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,620 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,634 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,620 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,636 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,603 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,597 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,594 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,614 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,627 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,620 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.93% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8627 → #8620
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 25, 2018
- Last updated
- Dec 24, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better 404 Redirect To Homepage
How many websites use Better 404 Redirect To Homepage?
Better 404 Redirect To Homepage is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,647 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better 404 Redirect To Homepage been downloaded?
7,074 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Better 404 Redirect To Homepage last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 24, 2022 (3 years ago).
Is Better 404 Redirect To Homepage compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better 404 Redirect To Homepage’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Better 404 Redirect To Homepage still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better 404 Redirect To Homepage have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Better 404 Redirect To Homepage?
The plugins most like Better 404 Redirect To Homepage, by the tags they share, are Redirection (100K+), Redirection (2M+) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 559 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | Anh Tran |
| First released | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 24, 2022 |
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