=== 404 Redirect to Homepage or Custom URL ===
Contributors: dominopress
Donate link: https://buymeacoffee.com/wpwiki
Tags: 404, redirect, homepage, custom url
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Redirect all 404 pages to your homepage or any custom URL (including external URLs).

== Description ==

This simple plugin automatically redirects all 404 (Page Not Found) errors to either your website's homepage or any custom URL of your choice (including external URLs).

Features:
- Enable/disable 404 redirection
- Redirect to homepage or any custom URL
- Works with external URLs
- Simple settings page

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/404-redirect-to-homepage-or-custom-url` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Configure the plugin settings under Settings > 404 Redirect

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I redirect to an external website? =
Yes, you can enter any valid URL in the redirect URL field, including external websites.

= What HTTP status code is used for the redirect? =
The plugin uses a 301 (permanent) redirect.

= Will this affect my SEO? =
Properly configured 301 redirects are SEO-friendly. However, make sure you're not accidentally redirecting pages that should return 404 status codes.

== Screenshots ==
1. The plugin settings page where you can enable/disable redirection and set the redirect URL.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

1.0.0
First version of the plugin.