# Greetings byGosh

> Greetings byGosh has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Greetings byGosh shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Supplements the standard greeting "Howdy" in the WordPress admin dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,426
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+52.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kenny Moore (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bygosh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/greetings-bygosh/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-dashboard/) | #9 | 18 |
| [greetings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/greetings/) | #2 | 2 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #16 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| greetings | >100 | 472 |
| howdy | #43 | 76 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-dashboard-control/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [ABD Dashboard Widget Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abd-dashboard-widget-manager/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [ORABOX THEME](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orabox-theme/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 1, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [RD Order Note Templates for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rd-wc-enhanced-order-notes/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 10, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Admin Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-dashboard/) | 50+ | — | Aug 29, 2019 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Core Feature Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/core-feature-control/) | 40+ | — | Sep 29, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Link Visit Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-visit-counter/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 22, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bros-clean-admin-hide-dashboard-ads/) | 20+ | — | Jan 28, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Rimplates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rimplates/) | 10+ | — | Feb 27, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Better WP Admin Post List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-wp-admin-post-list/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 7, 2020 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Greetings byGosh safe to use in 2026?
Greetings byGosh shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Greetings byGosh?
Greetings byGosh is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,426 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Greetings byGosh work with WordPress 7.1?
Greetings byGosh is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Greetings byGosh last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 6, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Greetings byGosh?
Greetings byGosh is developed and maintained by Kenny Moore.

### What are the best alternatives to Greetings byGosh?
The most popular alternatives to Greetings byGosh are Admin Bar & Dashboard Acces… (3K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and ORABOX THEME (90+ installs).


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