Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage
v1.1by ProThoughts.com · updated 5 years ago
Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage
- Rank
- #2,768
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6,480
- 6K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 80.2K
- 80,198 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage at a glance
Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage is a WordPress plugin by ProThoughts.com with 6K+ active installs, the #2,768 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 27, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “permanent”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats479 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6,485 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6,485 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6,490 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6,498 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6,500 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6,488 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6,500 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6,498 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6,503 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6,510 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6,500 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6,496 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6,500 |
Rank over time
#2,768 · down 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,768 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,767 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,767 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,766 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,766 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,763 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,761 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,761 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,760 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,756 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,764 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,774 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,772 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,749 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
6K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2774 → #2766
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.190%
- v1.09.8%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 18, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 27, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage
How many websites use Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage?
Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,768 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage been downloaded?
80,198 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 27, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release
Is Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage compatible with the latest WordPress?
Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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.
Does Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage. See its security record
Is Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage have?
2.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage?
The plugins most like Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage, by the tags they share, are Redirect 404 to Home Page (4K+), 301 Redirects (300K+) and All 404 Redirect to Homepage (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6,480 |
| Reported installs | 6K+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 80.2K |
| Author | ProThoughts.com |
| First released | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 27, 2021 |
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