Custom 404 Handler
v1.0.0by jfkconsulting · updated 1 year ago
Customized 404 page, error logging with analysis, automatic redirects and export functionality.
- Rank
- #21,602
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 879
- 879 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom 404 Handler at a glance
Custom 404 Handler is a WordPress plugin by jfkconsulting with 40+ active installs, the #21,602 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on May 17, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “custom 404”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom 404 Handler |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -19.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#21,602 · down 1,258 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,602 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,115 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,766 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,528 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,508 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,537 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,524 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,361 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,321 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,323 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,344 |
Growth %
Average -1.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -5.77% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.75% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20323 → #21115
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- May 17, 2025
- Last updated
- May 17, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom 404 Handler
How many websites use Custom 404 Handler?
Custom 404 Handler is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,602 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom 404 Handler been downloaded?
879 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom 404 Handler last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on May 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Custom 404 Handler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom 404 Handler’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.
Is Custom 404 Handler 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 Handler have?
No one has reviewed Custom 404 Handler on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom 404 Handler?
The plugins most like Custom 404 Handler, by the tags they share, are Custom 404 Pro (7K+), 404 Simple Redirect (900+) and Redirection (2M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 879 |
| Author | jfkconsulting |
| First released | May 17, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | May 17, 2025 |
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