WordPress plugin comparison
404 Redirection vs Custom 404 Handler
At a glance
- 404 Redirection has more active installs: 6K+, against 40+ for Custom 404 Handler.
- On a typical day, 404 Redirection is downloaded about 17 times, Custom 404 Handler about 3.
- Custom 404 Handler has no reviews yet.
- Custom 404 Handler was updated more recently: May 17, 2025, against Nov 28, 2017 for 404 Redirection.
- Custom 404 Handler is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.3.34 for 404 Redirection.
- 404 Redirection has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Custom 404 Handler.
Line by line
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| Metric |  404 Redirection |  Custom 404 Handler |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,751 | #21,863 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 314 | 67 |
| Rating | 5.0(17) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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