# Howdy Tweaks

> Howdy Tweaks has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Howdy Tweaks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Change the “Howdy” greeting in the upper right-hand corner, as well add more links. Also add links to the Favorites drop-down.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 6,261
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+4.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/howdy-tweaks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-links/) | #1 | 1 |
| [favorites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/favorites/) | #8 | 37 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #8 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin links | >100 | 10,000 |
| favorites | >100 | 2,123 |
| howdy | #49 | 76 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Howdy Tweaks safe to use in 2026?
Howdy Tweaks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Howdy Tweaks?
Howdy Tweaks is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,261 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Howdy Tweaks work with WordPress 7.1?
Howdy Tweaks is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Howdy Tweaks last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on September 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Howdy Tweaks?
Howdy Tweaks is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).


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