Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- 404 Widget for Google currently ranks #20320 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20009, first reached on Oct 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Nov 28, 2019 (2,516 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #20320 |
| 2026-09-30 | #20101 |
| 2026-08-31 | #20154 |
| 2026-07-31 | #20420 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Dave McHale |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2019-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2008-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add Google search capabilities to your site's 404 "page not found" template.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use 404 Widget for Google?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is 404 Widget for Google?
As of October 18, 2026, 404 Widget for Google ranks #20320 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20009.
When was 404 Widget for Google last updated?
404 Widget for Google was last updated on November 28, 2019 (version 2.1). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes 404 Widget for Google?
404 Widget for Google is developed by Dave McHale. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2008.
