Custom Error Pages
v1.2by Jesin A · updated 3 years ago
Create custom 401 and 403 error pages with any WordPress theme without writing a single line of code, set it up and forget it.
- Rank
- #8,797
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 545
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.1K
- 21,077 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Error Pages at a glance
Custom Error Pages is a WordPress plugin by Jesin A with 500+ active installs, the #8,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on May 22, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “401”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats134 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Error Pages |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 545 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 545 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 546 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 546 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 544 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 545 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 543 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 544 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 545 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 541 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 545 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 544 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 543 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 553 |
Rank over time
#8,797 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,797 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,796 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,803 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,807 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,801 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,794 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,822 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,808 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,805 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,838 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,809 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,826 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,849 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,846 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.81% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8849 → #8801
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.283%
- v1.117%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 2, 2013
- Last updated
- May 22, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Error Pages
How many websites use Custom Error Pages?
Custom Error Pages is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Error Pages been downloaded?
21,077 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Custom Error Pages last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on May 22, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Custom Error Pages compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Error Pages’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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 Error Pages still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Error Pages have?
5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Error Pages?
The plugins most like Custom Error Pages, by the tags they share, are F4 Error Pages (200+), Custom 404 Handler (40+) and Custom Error Log (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 545 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 21.1K |
| Author | Jesin A |
| First released | Nov 2, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 22, 2023 |
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