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Static 404

v1.1.0

by Brad Parbs · updated 5 years ago

A WordPress plugin to quickly send a 404 for missing static files.

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Rank
#3,745
Up5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,560
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.1K
6,117 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +42.9% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~9d

Static 404 at a glance

Static 404 is a WordPress plugin by Brad Parbs with 3K+ active installs, the #3,745 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 43% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Aug 20, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 31 plugins tagged “errors”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

286 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Static 404 Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateStatic 404
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202610
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 202615
Oct 22, 202610
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 20269
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,556 · -1.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.6K3.6K3.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,556
Nov 7, 20263,553
Nov 5, 20263,551
Nov 4, 20263,593
Nov 3, 20263,596
Nov 2, 20263,597
Nov 1, 20263,593
Oct 31, 20263,595
Oct 30, 20263,593
Oct 29, 20263,600
Oct 28, 20263,601
Oct 27, 20263,602

Rank over time

#3,745 · down 23 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.7K#3.7K#3.7KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,745
Nov 7, 2026#3,750
Nov 6, 2026#3,750
Nov 5, 2026#3,751
Nov 4, 2026#3,707
Nov 3, 2026#3,705
Nov 2, 2026#3,701
Nov 1, 2026#3,706
Oct 31, 2026#3,708
Oct 30, 2026#3,710
Oct 29, 2026#3,706
Oct 28, 2026#3,713
Oct 27, 2026#3,711
Oct 16, 2026#3,722

Growth %

Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.08%
Nov 7, 2026+0.03%
Nov 5, 2026-1.17%
Nov 4, 2026-0.08%
Nov 3, 2026-0.03%
Nov 2, 2026+0.11%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026+0.06%
Oct 30, 2026-0.19%
Oct 29, 2026-0.03%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3713 → #3751
    • Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
5.2
Tested up to
5.8.19
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
May 28, 2021
Last updated
Aug 20, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Static 404

How many websites use Static 404?

Static 404 is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,745 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Static 404 been downloaded?

6,117 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Static 404 last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on Aug 20, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release

Is Static 404 compatible with the latest WordPress?

Static 404’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 Static 404 have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Static 404. See its security record

Is Static 404 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 Static 404 have?

No one has reviewed Static 404 on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Static 404?

The plugins most like Static 404, by the tags they share, are Simply Static (30K+).

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Static 404
Estimated installs≈ 3,560
Reported installs3K+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads6.1K
AuthorBrad Parbs
First releasedMay 28, 2021
Version1.1.0
Requires WP5.2
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedAug 20, 2021

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