Plugin info

Total downloads: 153,261
Active installs: 70,000
Total reviews: 22
Average rating: 4.8
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 3 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/3/2025 (28 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/13/2019 (6 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 5.6

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 28 days ago • 22 reviews

72/100

Is Redirect 404 to Homepage abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 28 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6

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Description

Redirect all 404 missing links to the homepage using a 301 redirect. This means all broken links will still count towards your site’s SEO ranking.

We designed this plugin to be very lightweight. There are no options or settings (or annoying banner ads trying to sell SEO services). Simply activate the plugin and you’re done! It will redirect 404s silently in the background without slowing down your website.

Features

  • Works with any theme.
  • Works on any host.
  • Super lightweight (will not slow down your site).
  • No logs (fully GDPR compliant).
  • Helps with SEO.
  • 100% free with nothing locked behind a “pro” version.

This free plugin is brought to you by pipdig

Installation

  • Go to the Plugins > Add New screen in your WordPress dashboard.
  • Search for “404 to homepage”. Click Install and activate it.
  • That’s all! If you try accessing a page which does not exist, you will be redirected to the homepage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this plugin work with my theme?

Yes, this plugin will work with any theme.

Will this plugin slow down my website?

Nope! This plugin will have no impact on your website’s speed.

How do I know it is working?

Try going to any link on your site which does not exist. e.g. www.example.com/this-does-not-exist. You should be redirected to the homepage.

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Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.