# Remove Howdy

> Remove Howdy has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 186 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will remove the “Howdy” text in the top right corner of your dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 14,663
- **Downloads (30 days):** 186 (+37.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Revault Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/revaultmedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-howdy/

## Category rankings

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

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #34 | 57 |
| customize dashboard | >100 | 6,094 |
| howdy | #40 | 76 |
| remove howdy | #35 | 53 |
| replace howdy | #30 | 40 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Easy Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [MC Good-bye Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mc-good-bye-howdy/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 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 | [Disable/Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disableremove-howdy/) | 10+ | — | Dec 27, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/) | 10+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2015 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Remove Howdy safe to use in 2026?
Remove Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Howdy?
Remove Howdy is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,663 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 9, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Howdy?
Remove Howdy is developed and maintained by Revault Media.

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


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