| Metric | Howdy | Loginizer |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 1M+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 80 | 734.2K |
| Download trend | +37.9% | +63.6% |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1,033 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 86/100 |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.18 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | 25% |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 5.5+ |
| First released | Aug 2021 | Jan 2016 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
HowdyLoginizer
Choose Howdy if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Loginizer if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- One of the most-used plugins on the web — 1M+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 1,033 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 6 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 63.6% vs the previous 30 days
Both compete in: admin
FAQ
Howdy vs Loginizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Which is better, Howdy or Loginizer?
Loginizer comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Howdy. Choose Loginizer if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Howdy more popular than Loginizer?
Loginizer is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with <10 for Howdy.
Can I use Howdy and Loginizer together?
Both plugins cover admin, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Howdy and Loginizer free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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