Static 404 — WordPress 404 Error Plugin
by Brad Parbs · WordPress.org page
Static 404 has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,538 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2021, tested up to WordPress 5.8.15.
Static 404 at a glance
Is Static 404 well maintained?
Where Static 404 ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Static 404 appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #18 by tag, not in search | #35 | – |
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Details
A WordPress plugin to quickly send a 404 for missing static files.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Static 404 competes in
Tags
- 404
- errors
- performance
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- Version
- 1.1.0
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2021
- First published
- May 28, 2021
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 5.8.15
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Static 404 FAQ
How many active installs does Static 404 have?
WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for Static 404 as of September 7, 2026.
Is Static 404 still maintained?
The last release was on August 20, 2021, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Static 404 free?
Static 404 is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Static 404 rank among 404 Error Plugins?
Static 404 is #35 in the WordPress.org 404 Error Plugins ranking.