Custom 404 Redirect
v1.2by bogdananton24 · updated 2 years ago
Easily manage 404 redirects by redirecting users to a custom page or leaving the default 404 behavior.
- Rank
- #17,140
- Up53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 94
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,419 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom 404 Redirect at a glance
Custom 404 Redirect is a WordPress plugin by bogdananton24 with 90+ active installs, the #17,140 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Nov 13, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 6 plugins tagged “custom redirect”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom 404 Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 94 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 96 |
Rank over time
#17,140 · down 108 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,140 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,193 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,163 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,065 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,077 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,061 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,106 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,056 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,057 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,063 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,062 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,063 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,032 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.08% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17063 → #17124Downloads +20%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 7, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom 404 Redirect
How many websites use Custom 404 Redirect?
Custom 404 Redirect is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,140 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom 404 Redirect been downloaded?
1,419 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom 404 Redirect last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Nov 13, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Custom 404 Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom 404 Redirect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Redirect 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 Redirect have?
No one has reviewed Custom 404 Redirect on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom 404 Redirect?
The plugins most like Custom 404 Redirect, by the tags they share, are Redirection (2M+), Redirection (100K+) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 94 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | bogdananton24 |
| First released | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 13, 2024 |
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