Description
Stella 404 Fixer helps site owners log broken URLs and manage redirects directly from wp-admin.
With this plugin you can monitor 404 errors, review repeated missing URLs, and create redirects for outdated or broken paths.
Free plugin highlights 🚀:
- 404 logging with hit counts and last seen date
- Paginated 404 logs with bulk delete
- Create manual redirects (exact match, 301)
- One-click redirect creation from logged 404 URLs
- Basic settings for query-string handling
- Safe, lightweight redirect runtime
- Redirect hit counter
Need advanced automation and conditional rules? Stella 404 Fixer Pro adds wildcard matching, advanced status codes, CSV tools, analytics, and role-based permissions.
Privacy
Stella 404 Fixer stores 404 request paths and aggregate hit information in your own WordPress database.
It may store request referrer and user-agent values for diagnostics.
No data is sent to external services by the free plugin.
Screenshots
404 Logs screen with hits, last seen date, and quick actions. 
Add Redirect form (exact match, 301) with clear field guidance. 
Active Redirects list with edit and delete actions. 
Settings tab for logging and query-string behavior.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsscreen in WordPress. - Go to
Tools > Stella 404 Fixer. - Review 404 logs and create redirects.
FAQ
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Does this plugin improve SEO?
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It helps technical SEO by reducing unresolved 404 pages and preserving traffic with proper redirects.
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Does this plugin support external target URLs?
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Yes. Redirect targets can be internal paths or full external URLs.
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Why do redirected URLs still appear in 404 logs?
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Logs are diagnostic records. A path can appear in logs and still have a redirect rule.
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Can I delete all data on uninstall?
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Yes. In plugin settings, enable the data cleanup option before uninstalling. Developers can also force cleanup using the
STELLA_404_FIXER_DELETE_DATAconstant. -
Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?
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Yes, but after adding or editing redirects, clear site/CDN cache to ensure immediate behavior.
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Contributors & Developers
“Stella 404 Fixer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.