WordPress plugin comparison
Custom 404 Pro vs 301 Redirects
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 7K+ for Custom 404 Pro.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,317 times, Custom 404 Pro about 50.
- 301 Redirects is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews, against 4.2 from 22 reviews.
- Custom 404 Pro was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for 301 Redirects.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- 301 Redirects has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Custom 404 Pro.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom 404 Pro |  301 Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,635 | #158 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 35.7K |
| Rating | 4.2(22) | 4.7(579) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
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