Cons of Using 404 Redirection

Doesn’t Work With Multi-Domain Redirection: The 404 Redirection plugin does not work with multi-domain redirection. It’s not able to handle redirects that originate from different domains on the same WordPress website. This means that if you have redirected from multiple domains, the redirects will not work for each domain correctly, meaning it’s not as useful as other available solutions.

Limited Triage Options: The 404 Redirection plugin only offers two options when an error URL is encountered: redirecting to the homepage of a website or redirecting to a custom URL. It does not offer any more information about the error or a more specific URL to which to redirect visitors. This leaves users with limited options to triage errors and may not be helpful for websites with more complex structures and redirects.

Can Lead to Unseen Hacking Opportunities: Because the 404 Redirection plugin will allow users to put a URL in the 404 error page, it opens up the potential for hackers to access the site and use the URL to gain access through the back door. This can lead to unexpected issues such as malware attack, information leakage, and data theft.

Requires Manual Checkup: The 404 Redirection plugin requires users to manually check the URLs for changes or typos that result in errors. This can be time-consuming and tedious, making it difficult to ensure the URLs are properly checked and maintained. Further, depending on the complexity of the website, this may not be a feasible task for some individuals who may not be as tech or coding savvy.

Unreliable When Managing High Traffic Websites: Because the 404 Redirection plugin depends on users to check the URLs manually, it is not reliable for managing high-traffic websites. This can lead to unanticipated issues when visitors encounter errors and may lead to dissatisfaction from site users.