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Custom 404 Error Page

v0.2.6

by WP Chill · updated 1 year ago

Use any static page as the 404 error page.

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Rank
#5,177
Up7 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,660
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
31.2K
31,167 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~19d

Custom 404 Error Page at a glance

Custom 404 Error Page is a WordPress plugin by WP Chill with 1K+ active installs, the #5,177 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.2.6 came out on Oct 22, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 7 plugins tagged “not found”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

330 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Custom 404 Error Page Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.1020Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateCustom 404 Error Page
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 202619
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202610
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202614
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 202613
Oct 22, 202625
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202617
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 202611
Oct 13, 202612
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 202614
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,656 · -10.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,656
Nov 8, 20261,656
Nov 7, 20261,654
Nov 5, 20261,658
Nov 4, 20261,661
Nov 3, 20261,657
Nov 2, 20261,661
Nov 1, 20261,661
Oct 31, 20261,661
Oct 30, 20261,666
Oct 29, 20261,664
Oct 28, 20261,666
Oct 27, 20261,841

Rank over time

#5,177

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#5.2K#5.2K#5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#5,177
Nov 8, 2026#5,184
Nov 7, 2026#5,187
Nov 6, 2026#5,178
Nov 5, 2026#5,172
Nov 4, 2026#5,172
Nov 3, 2026#5,172
Nov 2, 2026#5,169
Nov 1, 2026#5,165
Oct 31, 2026#5,166
Oct 30, 2026#5,159
Oct 29, 2026#5,174
Oct 28, 2026#5,180
Oct 27, 2026#5,177

Growth %

Average -0.81% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+0.12%
Nov 7, 2026-0.12%
Nov 5, 2026-0.18%
Nov 4, 2026+0.24%
Nov 3, 2026-0.24%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.30%
Oct 30, 2026+0.12%
Oct 29, 2026-0.12%
Oct 28, 2026-9.51%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5180 → #5172
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.2100%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2.6
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 13, 2014
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Custom 404 Error Page

How many websites use Custom 404 Error Page?

Custom 404 Error Page is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,177 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Custom 404 Error Page been downloaded?

31,167 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats

When was Custom 404 Error Page last updated?

Version 0.2.6 came out on Oct 22, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is Custom 404 Error Page compatible with the latest WordPress?

Custom 404 Error Page’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Custom 404 Error Page have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Custom 404 Error Page. See its security record

Is Custom 404 Error Page still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Custom 404 Error Page have?

4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Custom 404 Error Page?

The plugins most like Custom 404 Error Page, by the tags they share, are Custom Permalinks (100K+), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+) and Page Links To (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
Positive
78%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
22%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Custom 404 Error Page
Estimated installs≈ 1,660
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.1
Reviews9
Total downloads31.2K
AuthorWP Chill
First releasedFeb 13, 2014
Version0.2.6
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 22, 2025

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