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404 Simple Redirect vs Cache-Control (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

404 Simple Redirect

404 Simple Redirect

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Cache-Control

Cache-Control

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Cache-Control

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, 404 Simple Redirect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. 404 Simple Redirect has accumulated 38K+ total downloads while Cache-Control has 99K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control5/5
Total Reviews
3404 Simple Redirect
►
Cache-Control6
Active Installs
1.0K+404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control1.0K+
Total Downloads
38K+404 Simple Redirect
►
Cache-Control99K+
Support Resolution
N/A404 Simple Redirect
Cache-ControlN/A
Last Updated
8 years ago404 Simple Redirect
►
Cache-Control6 years ago
First Released
2012404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control2016
Age
14 years404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control10 years
WP Requires
2.7.0+404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control4.4.1+
PHP Requires
false+404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Controlfalse+
Business Model
Free404 Simple Redirect
Cache-ControlFree
Latest Version
1.2404 Simple Redirect
Cache-Control2.2.5

Rating Breakdown

404 Simple Redirect

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Cache-Control

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

404 Simple Redirect Reviews

by GATONERD

Perfeito

Ele é perfeito cumpre muito bem o que promete simples e objetivo.

by Lane Lester

Works Fine

The current version works as described. Leaving the URL blank in the settings causes a redirect to the home page… just what I want.

by shawn00m

Works!

Bare-bones and simple – but it does what it says. There may be other similar plugins with more robust features, but if you want a simple way to eliminate the “oops, this is embarrassing” problem, thi

Cache-Control Reviews

by Mos Craciun

Cool plugin

Nice! Simple and elegant. However, misses some other directives defined in the specification. For example 5.2.2. Response Cache-Control Directives

by masamis

must install !

perfect solution for CDN This topic was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by masamis.

by Anonymous User 14978628

Hidden Gem

A very useful plugin if you have your cdn setup to benefit from it as you can set a longer cache expiry time on things that don’t change very often. Also excellent support from plugin developer, and a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 404 Simple Redirect or Cache-Control more popular?
404 Simple Redirect has 1.0K+ active installations while Cache-Control has 1.0K+. Cache-Control is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — 404 Simple Redirect or Cache-Control?
404 Simple Redirect has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Cache-Control has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are 404 Simple Redirect and Cache-Control free?
404 Simple Redirect is free and Cache-Control is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — 404 Simple Redirect or Cache-Control?
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?
404 Simple Redirect was last updated 8 years ago and Cache-Control was last updated 6 years ago.

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