# Better Howdy

> Better Howdy has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Remove and restructure the ‘Howdy’ line. Props to Ozh for No Howdy.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,519
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+6.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Martz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sivel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-howdy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #15 | 17 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | >100 | 203 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| howdy | #70 | 76 |
| profile | >100 | 6,432 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-howdy/) | 700+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 9, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [TM Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tm-replace-howdy/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 20, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [SM Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-other-word/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [WP Easy Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [MC Good-bye Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mc-good-bye-howdy/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Edit Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-howdy/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 14, 2014 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Change Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-howdy/) | 60+ | — | Aug 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Howdy Tweaks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/howdy-tweaks/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 8, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-howdy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 4, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Greetings byGosh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greetings-bygosh/) | 10+ | — | Feb 6, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Howdy free?
Yes. Better Howdy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better Howdy safe to use in 2026?
Better Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Howdy?
Better Howdy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,519 times since it launched in October 2008. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Better Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 11, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Better Howdy?
Better Howdy is developed and maintained by Matt Martz.

### What are the best alternatives to Better Howdy?
The most popular alternatives to Better Howdy are Remove Howdy (700+ installs), TM Replace Howdy (200+ installs) and SM Replace Howdy (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-howdy/ · Generated 2026-10-14 09:10 UTC by PageForge