Title: < error messages > 404 Author: xlvii Published: November 27, 2024 Last modified: December 18, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/error-messages-404/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3198506) ![](https://ps.w.org/error-messages-404/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3198506) # < error messages > 404 By [xlvii](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xlvii/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/error-messages-404.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/error-messages-404/) ## Description < error messages > is an experimental collection by artist m0dest, designed to reimagine the 404 page as a digital canvas. Rather than leading visitors to a dead end, this plugin showcases a unique artwork from the < error messages > NFT collection on OpenSea. Each 404 page serves as a space for human connection and reflection, encouraging a new way to experience the internet. **Features:** * Fetches and displays a random piece of artwork from the < error messages > collection on each 404 page load. * Customizable texts for the 404 message, including the main heading, introductory message, and button texts. * Provides users with options to go back, view the homepage, or see the full artwork collection on OpenSea. ### External Services This plugin connects to the OpenSea API to fetch NFT artwork for display on the 404 page. **Details:** – **Service Name:** OpenSea API – **Purpose:** Fetches NFT data (name, image, and traits) from the < error messages > collection for display on your 404 error page. – **Data Sent:** The plugin makes a request to the OpenSea API using a predefined collection ID and NFT token ID. It sends the following headers: – ` accept: application/json` – `x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY` (optional, configurable in the plugin settings). – **Data Received:** The response includes NFT details such as the display animation URL, collection metadata, and traits. – **Terms of Service:** [OpenSea Terms of Service](https://opensea.io/tos) – **Privacy Policy:** [OpenSea Privacy Policy](https://opensea.io/privacy) The API requests are made on every 404 page load to dynamically fetch a random artwork from the NFT collection. ## Screenshots * [[ * **404 Page Display** – Shows the unique artwork and text on the 404 error page. * [[ * **Plugin Settings Page** – Customize the main heading, intro text and other options from the WordPress admin. ## Installation 1. Upload the `< error messages >` plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Go to **Settings > Error Messages 404 Setting** to customize the 404 page text and other options. ## FAQ ### What does this plugin do? The plugin replaces your 404 error page with artwork from the < error messages > collection, providing a unique visual experience each time a user encounters a missing page. ### How does it fetch artwork from OpenSea? The plugin uses OpenSea’s API to fetch and display random NFT artwork from the < error messages > collection. You can change to your own API key in the plugin settings for security. ### How do I customize the 404 page text? Navigate to **Settings > Error Messages 404 Setting** in your WordPress dashboard, where you can update the main heading, introductory message, and other options. ### Will the artwork display immediately? Due to the external API call, the artwork may take a second or two to load. A loader text will display while the artwork is loading. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “< error messages > 404” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ xlvii ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xlvii/) “< error messages > 404” has been translated into 2 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/error-messages-404/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “< error messages > 404” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/error-messages-404) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/error-messages-404/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/error-messages-404/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/error-messages-404/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/error-messages-404/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0 * Initial release with customizable text and random artwork fetch from the < error messages > collection. #### 1.0.1 * Updates based on review feedback. #### 1.0.2 * Better error handling, specifies if OpenSea API key has expired. * Tested with latest plugin checker and fixed some naming conventions. #### 1.0.3 * Add width parameter to API call to prevent OS from returning default square images. * Support video assets. ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **4 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/), [Spanish (Chile)](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/), and [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/error-messages-404) * Tags * [404](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/404/)[art](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/art/) [artwork](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/artwork/)[error page](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/error-page/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/error-messages-404/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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