Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20575
Peak #20352
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.4K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fast 404 currently ranks #20575 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #20352, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Jul 23, 2023 (1,112 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | Ayesh Karunaratne |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2023-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Prevents WordPress from delivering full Page-Not-Found errors when the browser is not expecting a full HTML page. Saves bandwidth and improves perform …
Frequently asked questions
Is Fast 404 a free plugin?
Yes — Fast 404 is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Fast 404?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Fast 404?
As of August 8, 2026, Fast 404 ranks #20575 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20352.
When was Fast 404 last updated?
Fast 404 was last updated on July 23, 2023 (version 1.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Fast 404?
Fast 404 is developed by Ayesh Karunaratne. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2020.
