WordPress plugin comparison
404 Simple Redirect vs Custom 404 Handler
At a glance
- 404 Simple Redirect has more active installs: 900+, against 40+ for Custom 404 Handler.
- On a typical day, 404 Simple Redirect is downloaded about 8 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 Simple Redirect.
- Custom 404 Handler is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.4.2 for 404 Simple Redirect.
- 404 Simple Redirect has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Custom 404 Handler.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  404 Simple Redirect |  Custom 404 Handler |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,214 | #21,863 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 171 | 67 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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