SEO404
v0.4by larsstorm · updated 14 years ago
SEO404 redirects to the Blog front page with a 301. No more 404 errors on Google/Bing/etc.
- Rank
- #21,809
- Down55 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,216 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SEO404 at a glance
SEO404 is a WordPress plugin by larsstorm with 40+ active installs, the #21,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.4 came out on May 2, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 83 plugins tagged “301”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SEO404 |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · -13.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,809 · down 551 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,809 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,754 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,778 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,759 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,772 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,516 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,511 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,200 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,384 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,489 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,258 |
Growth %
Average -1.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -8.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -11.54% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v0.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 26, 2011
- Last updated
- May 2, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SEO404
How many websites use SEO404?
SEO404 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 #21,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SEO404 been downloaded?
4,216 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was SEO404 last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on May 2, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is SEO404 compatible with the latest WordPress?
SEO404’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 SEO404 still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SEO404 have?
No one has reviewed SEO404 on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SEO404?
The plugins most like SEO404, by the tags they share, are WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (30K+), Redirection (2M+) and Redirection (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | larsstorm |
| First released | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 2, 2012 |
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