# MC Good-bye Howdy

> MC Good-bye Howdy has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 148 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** MC Good-bye Howdy is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Seven ways to replace Howdy: Random Lists, Day/Date, Daypart, or Remove.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,182
- **Downloads (30 days):** 148 (-55.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.7.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mike Hickcox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mike-hickcox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mc-good-bye-howdy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #3 | 7 |
| [Disable Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-howdy/) | #1 | 2 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #5 | 17 |
| [remove howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-howdy/) | #5 | 10 |
| [replace howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace-howdy/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #1 | 58 |
| Disable Howdy | #2 | 36 |
| howdy | #1 | 77 |
| remove howdy | #1 | 54 |
| replace howdy | #3 | 41 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 62.3%
- 2.6: 37.7%

## 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 | [WP Easy Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Change Howdy Verbiage – Raineri Software, LLC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rs-change-howdy-verbiage/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 18, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Custom Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-howdy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 4, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/) | 10+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Disable/Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disableremove-howdy/) | 10+ | — | Dec 27, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MC Good-bye Howdy free?
Yes. MC Good-bye Howdy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MC Good-bye Howdy safe to use in 2026?
MC Good-bye Howdy is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MC Good-bye Howdy?
MC Good-bye Howdy is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,182 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MC Good-bye Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MC Good-bye Howdy up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress a recent version or newer.

### What PHP version does MC Good-bye Howdy need?
MC Good-bye Howdy requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MC Good-bye Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.2, was released on September 9, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes MC Good-bye Howdy?
MC Good-bye Howdy is developed and maintained by Mike Hickcox.

### What are the best alternatives to MC Good-bye Howdy?
The most popular alternatives to MC Good-bye Howdy are Remove Howdy (700+ installs), WP Easy Replace Howdy (100+ installs) and Change Howdy Verbiage (20+ installs).


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