Custom URL — WordPress 404 Error Plugin
Redirect 404 to Home Page – Custom URL
by danielbolander · WordPress.org page
Custom URL has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 18,317 downloads all time. It was downloaded 746 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on July 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.
Custom URL at a glance
Is Custom URL well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Redirect all 404 URLs to your homepage
- Send visitors to any custom URL you prefer
- Create a cleaner experience for users landing on outdated or broken links
- Keep setup quick and simple without complicated configuration
Custom URL reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Now working in Neve
Now working in Neve.
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Great Plugin
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Download and install history
1,184 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Custom URL ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Custom URL appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #17 by tag, #7 in search | #7 | ▲3 |
| Best Redirect Plugins | #50 by tag, #24 in search | #25 | ▼2 |
| Best Landing Page Plugins | #53 in search, not tagged | #88 | ▼2 |
Custom URL alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Custom URL.
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All 404 Redirect to Homepage 200,000+ installs · 4.1 -
301 Redirects 30,000+ installs · 4.6 -
Redirect 404 to Homepage 60,000+ installs · 4.6 -
404 Solution 10,000+ installs · 4.9 -
Redirection 2 million+ installs · 4.4
Compare Custom URL head to head
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Custom URL vs 301 Redirects
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Custom URL vs 404 Solution
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Custom URL vs Redirect 404 to Homepage
Custom URL vs Smart Custom 404 Error Page-
Custom URL vs All 404 Redirect to Homepage
Custom URL vs Colorlib 404 Customizer
Custom URL vs Custom 404 Error Page
Custom URL vs Custom 404 Pro
Custom URL vs Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page-
Custom URL vs Redirection
Details
Redirect visitors away from broken 404 pages and send them to your homepage or any custom URL with a simple, lightweight setup.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Custom URL competes in
Tags
- 404 error
- 404 page
- redirect
- redirect 404
- redirection
- Version
- 1.1
- Last updated
- Jul 13, 2026
- First published
- Oct 10, 2019
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.7
- Requires PHP
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- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Custom URL FAQ
What does Custom URL do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Custom URL offers Redirect all 404 URLs to your homepage, Send visitors to any custom URL you prefer, Create a cleaner experience for users landing on outdated or broken links and Keep setup quick and simple without complicated configuration.
How many active installs does Custom URL have?
WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for Custom URL as of October 22, 2026.
Is Custom URL still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on July 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.
Is Custom URL free?
Custom URL is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Custom URL rank among 404 Error Plugins?
Custom URL is #7 in the WordPress.org "404" ranking as of today.