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Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL

by Nitya Saha · WordPress.org page

v1.0.1 Tested up to WP 6.9.7 PHP 7.0+

Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL has 20+ active installs on WordPress.org and 426 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 19, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL at a glance

Active installs
20+
Total downloads
426
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.9.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Custom URL Redirection – Redirect 404 errors to any URL of your choice
  • Homepage Redirection – Optionally redirect to your WordPress homepage
  • SEO-Friendly 301 Redirects – Permanent redirects that preserve SEO value
  • Fix Google Search Console Errors – Resolve 404 errors reported in GSC
  • Easy Configuration – Simple settings page in WordPress admin
  • Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, minimal performance impact
  • Automatic Detection – Works instantly after activation
  • Compatible with All Themes – Works with any WordPress theme

Details

Automatically redirect all 404 errors to a custom URL or homepage. Fix 404 errors in Google Search Console with SEO-friendly 301 redirects.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • 301 redirect
  • 404 redirect
  • auto-redirect
  • fix 404
  • seo redirect

More from Nitya Saha

Version
1.0.1
Last updated
Jan 19, 2026
First published
Nov 25, 2025
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
6.9.7
Requires PHP
7.0
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL FAQ

What does Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL offers Custom URL Redirection – Redirect 404 errors to any URL of your choice, Homepage Redirection – Optionally redirect to your WordPress homepage, SEO-Friendly 301 Redirects – Permanent redirects that preserve SEO value, Fix Google Search Console Errors – Resolve 404 errors reported in GSC and Easy Configuration – Simple settings page in WordPress admin.

How many active installs does Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL have?

WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs for Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL as of September 7, 2026.

Is Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on January 19, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Is Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL free?

Auto Redirect 404 to Custom URL is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.