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404 Widget for Google

v2.1

by Dave McHale · updated 7 years ago

Add Google search capabilities to your site's 404 "page not found" template.

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Rank
#20,587
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Active installs (est.)
≈ 55
50+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.4K
13,415 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +66.7% (30d)·Toward 60+ · ETA ~5d

404 Widget for Google at a glance

404 Widget for Google is a WordPress plugin by Dave McHale with 50+ active installs, the #20,587 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1 came out on Nov 28, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 63 plugins tagged “error”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

69 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
404 Widget for Google Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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Date404 Widget for Google
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 20264
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 55 · -3.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.54555657Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202655
Nov 7, 202654
Nov 5, 202655
Nov 4, 202654
Nov 3, 202654
Nov 2, 202654
Nov 1, 202654
Oct 31, 202654
Oct 30, 202655
Oct 29, 202655
Oct 28, 202655
Oct 27, 202657

Rank over time

#20,587 · down 226 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#20.4K#20.5K#20.6K#20.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#20,587
Nov 6, 2026#20,673
Nov 5, 2026#20,591
Nov 4, 2026#20,677
Nov 3, 2026#20,681
Nov 2, 2026#20,639
Nov 1, 2026#20,674
Oct 31, 2026#20,641
Oct 30, 2026#20,527
Oct 29, 2026#20,492
Oct 28, 2026#20,518
Oct 27, 2026#20,361

Growth %

Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+1.85%
Nov 7, 2026-0.91%
Nov 5, 2026+1.85%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-1.82%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-3.51%

Active installs band

50+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.485052Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202650+
Nov 7, 202650+
Nov 6, 202650+
Nov 5, 202650+
Nov 4, 202650+
Nov 3, 202650+
Nov 2, 202650+
Nov 1, 202650+
Oct 31, 202650+
Oct 30, 202650+
Oct 29, 202650+
Oct 28, 202650+
Oct 27, 202650+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #20518 → #20591
    • Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27

Versions in use

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

  • v2.169%
  • v2.031%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1
Requires WordPress
4.4
Tested up to
5.3.27
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Nov 1, 2008
Last updated
Nov 28, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about 404 Widget for Google

How many websites use 404 Widget for Google?

404 Widget for Google is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,587 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has 404 Widget for Google been downloaded?

13,415 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was 404 Widget for Google last updated?

Version 2.1 came out on Nov 28, 2019 (6 years ago).

Is 404 Widget for Google compatible with the latest WordPress?

404 Widget for Google’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 404 Widget for Google still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does 404 Widget for Google have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to 404 Widget for Google?

The plugins most like 404 Widget for Google, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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404 Widget for Google
Estimated installs≈ 55
Reported installs50+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads13.4K
AuthorDave McHale
First releasedNov 1, 2008
Version2.1
Requires WP4.4
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedNov 28, 2019

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