Custom 404 Error Page vs Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Custom 404 Error Page leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom 404 Error Page | Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2.6 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom 404 Error Page averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Custom 404 Error Page Reviews
Very nice!
Thank you for the simple solution. Works perfectly!
Works perfectly!
I ran into an issue with a 404 plugin I was using (404page) – it was conflicting with Thrive Leads so I tried this plugin and it seems to work perfectly! I checked the http headers response and it’s 4
Superb
Fantastic plugin!
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix Reviews
Thank you, a great fix!
Thank you, a great fix! Resolve the pagination 404 issue
Thanks for the fix :)
You saved me a load of time!
Great plugin to resolve the pagination 404 issue
Great plugin to resolve the pagination 404 issue
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