46 of the Web’s Most Creative 404 Error Pages (2015 Edition)

Entering a mistyped URL into your browser or clicking a link to a destination that no longer exists usually leads to a 404 error page. This 404 is generated by your server and if you do nothing about will look like a default server message looks - ugly and boring and unhelpful to the technically non-savvy. This needs not be that way, however. We have curated a collection of 46 creative approaches to offering a 404 that you actually want to see as a visitor. Be it because it is helpful, impressive, entertaining or simply cute. Have fun!

Larkef - Error

Incore - Error

Krit.it - Error

.. an animated session of ping pong ..

GrantBurke - Error

Gifmylive.arte.tv - Error

.. very interesting effects. Make sure to visit this page and try clicking around ..

Marvel App - Error

.. clicking the space key changes the animated background image ..

Allison House - Error

.. the good old terminals are back ..

Wild - Error

.. we can always haz cats. Noteworthy is the custom URL. Check it out ..

Yieldmo - Error

Random Staging - Error

.. fascinating animations ..

Tripomatic - Error

.. hand-drawn with love, then animated the same way ..

Urban Influence - Error

.. video in the background ..

Barrel - Error

This by Them - Error

.. an animated blend of a David Bowie tribute and the movie Gravity ..

Hub - Error

.. full-screen background video ..

Airbnb - Error

.. designed with love and delibering added value by providing links - also to the sitemap ..

Homestarrunner - Error

Quartzy - Error

Martin Wright - Error

.. imaginative and simply cute ..

Laszlito - Error

TOBI - Error

Webydo - Error

Angry Birds Space - Error

Odd Pears - Error

Tiny Carrier - Error

Edukate Web Client - Error

.. beautifully animated parallax background ..

Fork CMS - Error

Bellstrike - Error

Jackrabbit Design - Error

H Art - Error

Signum - Error

Storio Digital - Error

Spry Group - Error

.. full-screen background video ..

Brand Crowd - Error

Cooori - Error

Paul Foster Design - Error

.. blinking lights of a data center ..

Romain Brasier - Error

.. back to the Eighties' game consoles. Amazing ..

Cool Apps - Error

Code School - Error

. fully animated page featuring a starting rocket held back by an anchor - amusing ..

Herrlich Media - Error

Back Country - Error

Constellation & Co. - Error

Use Panda - Error

EyeEm - Error

Bob Wassermann - Error

Molome - Error

.. dainty design and animation ..

That's that

This article was all about beautiful and creative 404 error pages. It would be great if you found your perfect inspiration. Keep in mind that the error page will potentially be one of your most visited pages and has to represent your brand as good as possible. Done right, even an error page can turn a stray search engine visitor into a frequent consumer of your offerings. Want more? We have covered the topic of great 404 pages more than once already. Did we miss out on the best 404 there is? Tell us in the comments below... (dpe)