Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-404-redirect-to-homepage

Auto redirects all 404 error links to homepage.

700 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Dec 24, 2022
301404errorredirectredirection
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'better-404-redirect-to-homepage' plugin v1.0.0 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows is highly commendable. Furthermore, the lack of any known CVEs and the absence of any vulnerability history suggest a commitment to secure coding practices and a mature development process. The plugin appears to have a minimal attack surface, with no identified entry points that lack authentication checks, which is a significant strength. The code signals further reinforce this positive assessment, indicating robust use of prepared statements for any potential database interactions (though none were detected) and proper output escaping. This plugin is currently showing no indications of security weaknesses, making it a very low-risk option. The development team's apparent attention to detail in these areas is a significant advantage.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwpbetter-404-redirect-to-homepage.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedDec 24, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs700
Developer Profile

Better 404 Redirect To Homepage Developer Profile

Anh Tran

18 plugins · 84K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
96/100
Avg Patch Time
76 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Better 404 Redirect To Homepage

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/better-404-redirect-to-homepage/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Better 404 Redirect To Homepage