Gone Response — WordPress 404 Error Plugin
by Kurban Ali · WordPress.org page
Gone Response has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,232 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on December 10, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Gone Response at a glance
Is Gone Response well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Automatic 410 Status for Missing Pages – Automatically sends a 410 Gone HTTP status for all 404 errors, helping search engines recognize permanently removed…
- Retains 404 Page Content – Displays your theme’s default 404 page content to users, preserving the user experience while signaling the page is gone
- SEO-Friendly – Enhances SEO by informing search engines that removed pages are permanently gone, which can aid in quicker de-indexing of outdated URLs
- Lightweight and Hassle-Free – Simple, efficient functionality with no configuration required, making it easy to install and use without any setup
- Compatible with All Themes – Works seamlessly with any WordPress theme, using the theme’s existing 404 template for consistent branding and design
Gone Response reviews and ratings
6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Very useful plugin
Very useful plugin. I installed it and it did exactly what I needed without any extra setup.
ahmedbf -
Simple, Effective, and SEO-Friendly
This plugin is a hidden gem! It seamlessly sends a 410 status for all 404 pages, which is perfect for cleaning up old URLs and helping search engines de-index pages that are truly gone. I love that it retains the default 404 page for users while doing the right thing behind the scenes for SEO. Lightweight, no settings to mess with—just install and forget. Works flawlessly with my theme. Highly recommended for anyone serious about SEO hygiene!
S M Mehdi Akram -
Great plugin
this plugin is very usefull
mosharrraf801 -
Great plugin for resolving unwanted 404 error
This plugin resolved all of my unwanted 404 errors in Google search console. It looks better now. Thank you.
alfattah1 -
Very Useful Plugin
It saved our time. by automatically removing us permanently from the search console.
xgenious -
A bit misleading
this plugin does serve 410 headers But it won’t improve seo. 410 are for resources that have existed in the past and no longer exists. unfortunately this plugin does not follow the standards and serves all missing content with a 410 header (whether it ever existed or not) there is no benefit to this approach and my research (stackexchange) indicates this might sctually harm seo in cases where you’ve temporarily changed a posts status to draft or trashed and restored it.
shawfactor
Where Gone Response ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Gone Response appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #29 by tag, #99 in search | #22 | – |
Details
Show the 404 page content with a 410 Gone status for all 404 errors.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Gone Response competes in
Tags
- 404 error
- 410 status
- Custom 410 Status for 404 Errors
- redirect
- seo
- Version
- 1.1
- Last updated
- Dec 10, 2025
- First published
- Nov 4, 2024
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Gone Response FAQ
What does Gone Response do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Gone Response offers Automatic 410 Status for Missing Pages – Automatically sends a 410 Gone HTTP status for all 404 errors, helping search engines recognize permanently removed, Retains 404 Page Content – Displays your theme’s default 404 page content to users, preserving the user experience while signaling the page is gone, SEO-Friendly – Enhances SEO by informing search engines that removed pages are permanently gone, which can aid in quicker de-indexing of outdated URLs, Lightweight and Hassle-Free – Simple, efficient functionality with no configuration required, making it easy to install and use without any setup and Compatible with All Themes – Works seamlessly with any WordPress theme, using the theme’s existing 404 template for consistent branding and design.
How many active installs does Gone Response have?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Gone Response as of September 7, 2026.
Is Gone Response still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on December 10, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Gone Response free?
Gone Response is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Gone Response rank among 404 Error Plugins?
Gone Response is #22 in the WordPress.org 404 Error Plugins ranking.