Smart Custom 404 Error Page vs Axon 404 (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Axon 404 has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Custom 404 Error Page | Axon 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1,194 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7M+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 11.4.8 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Axon 404N/A
Total Reviews
1,194Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Axon 4040
Active Installs
100K+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Axon 4040
Total Downloads
2.7M+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Axon 4041.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 404N/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSmart Custom 404 Error Page
◄Axon 4043 years ago
First Released
2013Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 4042017
Age
13 yearsSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 4049 years
WP Requires
4.0+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 4044.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 404false+
Business Model
FreeSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 404Free
Latest Version
11.4.8Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Axon 4041.0
Rating Breakdown
Smart Custom 404 Error Page
4.9/5(1,194 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Axon 404
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
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.
Axon 404 Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Axon 404 more popular?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has 100K+ active installations while Axon 404 has 0. 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 Axon 404?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,194 reviews, while Axon 404 has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Custom 404 Error Page and Axon 404 free?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page is free and Axon 404 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Axon 404?
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 Axon 404 was last updated 3 years ago.
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