Static 404 vs Ferret (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Static 404 has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Static 404 has accumulated 4.8K+ total downloads while Ferret has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Static 404 | Ferret | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.8K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Age | 5 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.0 | 2.1.0 |
Rating
N/AStatic 404
FerretN/A
Total Reviews
0Static 404
Ferret0
Active Installs
3.0K+Static 404
◄Ferret10
Total Downloads
4.8K+Static 404
◄Ferret1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AStatic 404
FerretN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoStatic 404
◄Ferret6 years ago
First Released
2021Static 404
Ferret2019
Age
5 yearsStatic 404
Ferret7 years
WP Requires
5.2+Static 404
Ferret3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Static 404
Ferret7.1+
Business Model
FreeStatic 404
FerretFree
Latest Version
1.1.0Static 404
Ferret2.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Static 404
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ferret
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Static 404 or Ferret more popular?
Static 404 has 3.0K+ active installations while Ferret has 10. Static 404 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Static 404 or Ferret?
Static 404 has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Ferret has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Static 404 and Ferret free?
Static 404 is free and Ferret is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Static 404 or Ferret?
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?
Static 404 was last updated 4 years ago and Ferret was last updated 6 years ago.
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