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## Is Redirect 404 to Homepage compatible with Simply Static?

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# Redirect 404 to Homepage


													v1.1
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

							Simply Static Studio

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Redirect 404 to Homepage is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

### About this Plugin

Redirect all 404 missing links to the homepage using a 301 redirect. This means all broken links will still count towards your site’s SEO ranking.

### Static WordPress Challenge

Review the template_redirect callback manually. On a standalone static host, configure equivalent 404-to-homepage redirects at the server, CDN, or hosting layer; Static Studio can preserve the live WordPress-origin behavior.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirect 404 to Homepage compatible with Simply Static?

Redirect 404 to Homepage works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.

Which Simply Static product works best with Redirect 404 to Homepage?

Based on our analysis, Redirect 404 to Homepage works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.

Does Redirect 404 to Homepage affect static build times?

Redirect 404 to Homepage has approximately 60,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Redirect 404 to Homepage need for Simply Static?

Review the template_redirect callback manually. On a standalone static host, configure equivalent 404-to-homepage redirects at the server, CDN, or hosting layer; Static Studio can preserve the live WordPress-origin behavior.

How often is this compatibility data updated?

All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.

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