Redirect 404 to Homepage
pipdig By pipdig

July 10, 2024

Redirect 404 to Homepage Plugin

Redirect 404 missing pages to the homepage using SEO 301 redirection. Super lightweight!

Redirect all 404 missing links to the homepage using a 301 redirect. This means any old broken links will still count towards your site’s SEO ranking.

This plugin is designed to be very lightweight. There are no options or settings (or annoying banner ads trying to sell SEO services). Simply activate the plugin and you’re good to go. It will redirect 404s silently in the background without slowing down your website.

Features

  • Works with any theme.
  • Works on any host.
  • Super lightweight (only 6 lines of code).
  • Helps with SEO.
  • Unlike other plugins, this is 100% free and we don’t sell upgrades/marketing.

Installation

  • Go to the Plugins > Add New screen in your WordPress dashboard.
  • Search for “404 to homepage”. Click Install and activate it.
  • That’s all! If you try accessing a page which does not exist, you will be redirected to the homepage.

FAQ

Will this plugin work with my theme?

Yes, this plugin will work with any theme.

Will this plugin slow down my website?

Nope! This plugin will have no impact on your website’s speed.

How do I know it is working?

Try going to any link on your site which does not exist. e.g. www.example.com/this-does-not-exist. You should be redirected to the homepage.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.

Details

  • Version: 1.0
  • Active installations: 50,000
  • WordPress Version: 4.0
  • Tested up to: 6.6.1
  • PHP Version: 5.6

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