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Yaozhi Wang
Yaozhi Wang

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Turn 404 Pages into Fun Shared Spaces with Echo404

Hi Dev.to community! đź‘‹

We’ve all landed on a 404 error page before—it’s like hitting a digital dead end. But what if these moments didn’t have to feel frustrating or dull? That’s where Echo404 comes in.

đź›  What is Echo404?

Echo404 is a Chrome extension that transforms boring 404 error pages into community-driven spaces. It lets you:

  • See echoes: Fun, creative messages left by others who visited the same domain’s 404 page.
  • Leave your own echo: Share a thought, joke, or anything you want for the next wanderer to see.

It’s like turning error pages into a little piece of internet art, one message at a time.

🎯 Why Did I Build This?

I wanted to take something mundane (404 pages) and make it an opportunity for connection and creativity. This project started as a playful experiment to see if shared experiences on error pages could bring a smile or spark something new.

✨ How It Works

  1. Install the Echo404 extension from the Chrome Web Store. (Link: Echo404 Extension)
  2. Whenever you land on a 404 page, the extension activates and displays echoes left by others.
  3. Add your own echo to the domain’s collection.

🔍 Try It Out

Here’s a quick test URL to see Echo404 in action:

Example 404 Page


💡 I’d Love Your Feedback!

This is still an early version, and I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • Do you think this is something you’d use?
  • What features would make it more engaging?
  • Any other ideas or suggestions to improve it?

🚀 Get Started

Thanks for checking out Echo404! ❤️ Let me know what you think in the comments, or feel free to reach out directly.


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