Add simple 404 page for static files. Meaning that full page requests are not made if things like images or scripts do not exist.
As of April 2026, LH 404s for static resources is a WordPress 404 plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Last updated 3 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Redirection.
This is a plugin you probably don’t realise you need. It will speed up your site and improve vsitor experince but delivering a fast 404 for static resources.
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Love this plugin or want to help the LocalHero Project? Please consider making a donation.I wanted a simple lightweight to speed up my website by preventing wordpress fully booting up when a page request for a static resource is made that results in a 404 not found.
| WordPress | 4.0+ requiredTested up to 6.0.11 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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