WordPress plugin comparison
Custom 404 Error Page vs HTD 404
At a glance
- Custom 404 Error Page has more active installs: 1K+, against 40+ for HTD 404.
- On a typical day, Custom 404 Error Page is downloaded about 14 times, HTD 404 about 2.
- HTD 404 is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- Custom 404 Error Page was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2025, against Jan 20, 2015 for HTD 404.
- Custom 404 Error Page is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.1.42 for HTD 404.
Line by line
Custom 404 Error Page leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom 404 Error Page |  HTD 404 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,180 | #21,758 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 306 | 32 |
| Rating | 4.1(9) | 4.3(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 4.1.42 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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