# Custom Howdy

> Custom Howdy has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Not everyone wants to see ‘Howdy, ‘ on their WordPress admin screen. This allows you to customize it to whatever you choose.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,393
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+6.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 4, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** csheridan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/csheridan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-howdy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-screen/) | #2 | 2 |
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #5 | 7 |
| [custom howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-howdy/) | #1 | 1 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #9 | 17 |
| [remove howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-howdy/) | #8 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin screen | >100 | 10,000 |
| change howdy | #40 | 57 |
| custom howdy | #29 | 36 |
| howdy | #51 | 76 |
| remove howdy | #42 | 53 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-howdy/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 14, 2014 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Howdy safe to use in 2026?
Custom Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Howdy?
Custom Howdy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,393 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 4, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Howdy?
Custom Howdy is developed and maintained by csheridan.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Howdy?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Howdy are Edit Howdy (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-howdy/ · Generated 2026-10-14 06:58 UTC by PageForge