404 Error Log Log 404 hits with referrers and counts to guide redirects and content fixes.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Log 404 hits with referrers and counts to guide redirects and content fixes.
- Changes the WordPress dashboard home widgets or layout.
- Intercepts front-end requests (redirects, custom routes, or access rules).
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Activate license.
- Exclude Bots.
- Track Referrer.
- Log Query Strings.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Log 404 hits with referrers and counts to guide redirects and content fixes.
- You want this SEO & Visibility feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Activate license
- Exclude Bots
- Track Referrer
- Log Query Strings
- Ignore Patterns
- .env, .git, /test/
- Retention Days
- Total Hits
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open SEO & Visibility or search for “404 Error Log”.
- Toggle 404 Error Log on.
- Confirm WP PowerSuite Pro is installed and your license is active.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm 404 Error Log is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> SEO & Visibility.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings and Pro install/license, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Locked / inactive. Install WP PowerSuite Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle 404 Error Log off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
Manage with WP-CLI
Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:
# Turn the module onwp powersuite module enable track-404s
# Turn the module offwp powersuite module disable track-404s
# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings livewp powersuite module get track-404sManaging more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.
What does 404 Error Log do?
Log 404 hits with referrers and counts to guide redirects and content fixes.
Is 404 Error Log included in WP PowerSuite Pro?
Yes. 404 Error Log ships in the WP PowerSuite Pro add-on. Install Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
Does 404 Error Log have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn 404 Error Log off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find 404 Error Log, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/track-404s/admin.php, modules/track-404s/module.php.
Boot: standard · context: admin, frontend, cron, ajax.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): admin_init, admin_enqueue_scripts, wp_ajax_wpps_track_404s_export, wp_ajax_wpps_track_404s_get_logs, wp_ajax_wpps_track_404s_get_stats, wp_ajax_wpps_track_404s_delete, wp_ajax_wpps_track_404s_delete_all, wp_dashboard_setup, template_redirect, wpps_404_auto_redirect, wpps_redirect_manager_redirect.