# Remove Howdy

> Remove Howdy has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 195 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, 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 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will Replace the "Howdy" with your custom text in the top right corner of your dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,569
- **Downloads (30 days):** 195 (+5.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** swadeshswain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/swadeshswain/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #7 | 7 |
| [custom text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-text/) | #2 | 3 |
| [customize howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize-howdy/) | #1 | 1 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #14 | 17 |
| [replace howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace-howdy/) | #4 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #44 | 57 |
| custom text | >100 | 10,000 |
| customize howdy | #26 | 30 |
| howdy | #56 | 76 |
| replace howdy | #37 | 40 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 7 | [Disable/Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disableremove-howdy/) | 10+ | — | Dec 27, 2019 | 23/100 |

## 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 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Howdy?
Remove Howdy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,569 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 195 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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, 1.2, was released on October 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

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

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


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/ · Generated 2026-10-14 08:07 UTC by PageForge