Smart Custom 404 Error Page vs Show authors without posts (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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Show authors without posts
3(2)
30 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View Show authors without posts 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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Show authors without posts has 6.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Custom 404 Error Page | Show authors without posts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,194 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7M+ | ◄ | 6.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Age | 13 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 11.4.8 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Show authors without posts3/5
Total Reviews
1,194Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Show authors without posts2
Active Installs
100K+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Show authors without posts30
Total Downloads
2.7M+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Show authors without posts6.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without postsN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSmart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Show authors without posts13 years ago
First Released
2013Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without posts2008
Age
13 yearsSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without posts18 years
WP Requires
4.0+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without posts2.6+
PHP Requires
5.4+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without postsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without postsFree
Latest Version
11.4.8Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Show authors without posts1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Smart Custom 404 Error Page
4.9/5(1,194 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Show authors without posts
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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.
Show authors without posts Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Show authors without posts more popular?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has 100K+ active installations while Show authors without posts has 30. 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 Show authors without posts?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,194 reviews, while Show authors without posts has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Smart Custom 404 Error Page and Show authors without posts free?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page is free and Show authors without posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Show authors without posts?
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 Show authors without posts was last updated 13 years ago.
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