Smart 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.

Smart Custom 404 Error Page

Smart Custom 404 Error Page

4.9(1,194)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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VS
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix

Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Smart Custom 404 Error Page leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix5/5
Total Reviews
1,194Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix4
Active Installs
100K+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.7M+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix11K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link FixN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix1 year ago
First Released
2013Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix2018
Age
13 yearsSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix8 years
WP Requires
4.0+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fixfalse+
PHP Requires
5.4+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fixfalse+
Business Model
FreeSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link FixFree
Latest Version
11.4.8Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix1.1

Rating Breakdown

Smart Custom 404 Error Page

4.9/5(1,194 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix

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

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.

Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix Reviews

by heldos

Thank you, a great fix!

Thank you, a great fix! Resolve the pagination 404 issue

by wjspearson

Thanks for the fix :)

You saved me a load of time!

by ketanambaliya

Great plugin to resolve the pagination 404 issue

Great plugin to resolve the pagination 404 issue

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix more popular?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has 100K+ active installations while Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has 1.0K+. 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 Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,194 reviews, while Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Smart Custom 404 Error Page and Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix free?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page is free and Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix?
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 Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix was last updated 1 year ago.

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