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Custom 404 Handler vs 301 Redirects
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 40+ for Custom 404 Handler.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,317 times, Custom 404 Handler about 3.
- Custom 404 Handler has no reviews yet.
- 301 Redirects was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against May 17, 2025 for Custom 404 Handler.
- 301 Redirects is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Custom 404 Handler.
- 301 Redirects has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Custom 404 Handler.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom 404 Handler |  301 Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,863 | #158 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 36.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(579) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.2 |
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