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Custom Error Pages

By Jesin A

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Custom Error Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily create custom 401 and 403 error pages for your WordPress site. No coding is required, and it works with any theme.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WordPress offers inbuilt support for custom 404 pages on all themes. But what about custom pages for other common errors like 401 and 403? You end up seeing a bland error page of the Web Server.

With this plugin you can easily create custom 401 and 403 error pages with any theme without writing a single line of code. And the best part is that you set it and forget it. Yes, you don't have to do any changes even if you change themes. The heading and text you want on 401 and 403 error pages are displayed on the currently active theme.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Error Pages stands out in the category of error page customization plugins with several direct alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports customization of multiple error messages beyond just 404 errors.
Very easy and straightforward to set up and use.
Adapts to the current theme for seamless integration.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star average from users.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced design customization options like hiding titles without additional plugins.
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature access.
May not offer extensive logging or redirection features found in some alternatives.
Limited to basic error page customization without built-in page builder integration.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 12 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective functionality.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to setup" - firestrife
"Just great, simple to setup and use" - vodonosac
"Easy way to create custom 403s" - jorgensenmattd
"Excellent plugin, worked well with .htaccess" - senlivelife
"It just works and adapts to the current theme" - OkorieWare
"Works exactly as described, customizable beyond 404 errors" - Eli

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited customization options without additional plugins.
No premium version to unlock advanced features.
Basic functionality compared to some feature-rich alternatives.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable plugin to customize various error pages easily without complex setup or additional costs.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, detailed error logging, or integrated page builder support may find this plugin too basic for their needs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers straightforward customization of multiple error pages with easy setup and theme adaptation, providing solid value for basic needs.

Final Verdict

Custom Error Pages is an excellent choice for users who want a hassle-free way to customize error pages beyond just 404 errors. Its perfect user rating and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy and effective solution for basic error page customization needs.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its simplicity and reliability set it apart from many alternatives. Users requiring more complex functionality might consider other plugins, but for straightforward error page customization, this plugin delivers great value.