Smart Custom 404 Error Page vs 404 Notifier (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Smart Custom 404 Error Page
4.9(1,194)
100K+ active installs
Free
Updated 8 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,194 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while 404 Notifier has 61K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Custom 404 Error Page | 404 Notifier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,194 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7M+ | ◄ | 61K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Age | 13 years | 20 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 11.4.8 | 1.5.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄404 Notifier3/5
Total Reviews
1,194Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄404 Notifier2
Active Installs
100K+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄404 Notifier700
Total Downloads
2.7M+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄404 Notifier61K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Custom 404 Error Page
404 NotifierN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSmart Custom 404 Error Page
◄404 Notifier3 years ago
First Released
2013Smart Custom 404 Error Page
404 Notifier2006
Age
13 yearsSmart Custom 404 Error Page
404 Notifier20 years
WP Requires
4.0+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
404 Notifier3.6+
PHP Requires
5.4+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
404 Notifierfalse+
Business Model
FreeSmart Custom 404 Error Page
404 NotifierFree
Latest Version
11.4.8Smart Custom 404 Error Page
404 Notifier1.5.0
Rating Breakdown
Smart Custom 404 Error Page
4.9/5(1,194 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
404 Notifier
3/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Smart Custom 404 Error Page Reviews
by deadko
mooolt bo
molt útil, abans tenia perduda la pagina
by bigportal
Indispensabile ed Ottimo plugin
Semplice e funzionale
by Veru
Great plugin!
I am satisfied with the plugin.
404 Notifier Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart Custom 404 Error Page or 404 Notifier more popular?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has 100K+ active installations while 404 Notifier has 700. Smart Custom 404 Error Page is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or 404 Notifier?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,194 reviews, while 404 Notifier has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Smart Custom 404 Error Page and 404 Notifier free?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page is free and 404 Notifier is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or 404 Notifier?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page was last updated 8 months ago and 404 Notifier was last updated 3 years ago.
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