HTD 404
v0.1.2by JoshuaPack · updated 11 years ago
This plugin will simply allow you to point to a page to serve up if you get a 404 error. Also it marks it as 404.
- Rank
- #21,699
- Down27 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,294 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTD 404 at a glance
HTD 404 is a WordPress plugin by JoshuaPack with 40+ active installs, the #21,699 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.2 came out on Jan 20, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 36 plugins tagged “static”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTD 404 |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#21,699 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,699 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,672 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,804 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,609 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,752 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,680 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,544 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,515 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,701 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTD 404
How many websites use HTD 404?
HTD 404 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 #21,699 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTD 404 been downloaded?
4,294 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was HTD 404 last updated?
Version 0.1.2 came out on Jan 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is HTD 404 compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTD 404’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 HTD 404 still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTD 404 have?
4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HTD 404?
The plugins most like HTD 404, by the tags they share, are Custom 404 Error Page (1K+), Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+) and Page Links To (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | JoshuaPack |
| First released | May 15, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2015 |
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