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Smart Custom 404 Error Page vs Custom Query Blocks (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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Custom Query Blocks

Custom Query Blocks

4.6(25)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks 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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Custom 404 Error Page has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Custom Query Blocks has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Custom 404 Error Page
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Custom Query Blocks4.6/5
Total Reviews
1,194Smart Custom 404 Error Page
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Custom Query Blocks25
Active Installs
100K+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
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Custom Query Blocks800
Total Downloads
2.7M+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
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Custom Query Blocks34K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query BlocksN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSmart Custom 404 Error Page
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Custom Query Blocks4 weeks ago
First Released
2013Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query Blocks2018
Age
13 yearsSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query Blocks8 years
WP Requires
4.0+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query Blocks6.5+
PHP Requires
5.4+Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query Blocks7.2+
Business Model
FreeSmart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query BlocksFree
Latest Version
11.4.8Smart Custom 404 Error Page
Custom Query Blocks5.6.0

Rating Breakdown

Smart Custom 404 Error Page

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

Custom Query Blocks

4.6/5(25 reviews)
5
76%
4
16%
3
4%
2
0%
1
4%

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.

Custom Query Blocks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Custom Query Blocks more popular?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has 100K+ active installations while Custom Query Blocks has 800. 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 Custom Query Blocks?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,194 reviews, while Custom Query Blocks has a 4.6/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are Smart Custom 404 Error Page and Custom Query Blocks free?
Smart Custom 404 Error Page is free and Custom Query Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Custom 404 Error Page or Custom Query Blocks?
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 Custom Query Blocks was last updated 4 weeks ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.