# SM Replace Howdy

> SM Replace Howdy has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**A wordpress plugin for replace Replace Howdy with another word.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,236
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+60.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mahabubur Rahman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mahabubs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replace-howdy-with-other-word/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #3 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| howdy | #49 | 77 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | [TM Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tm-replace-howdy/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 20, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [WP Easy Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [MC Good-bye Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mc-good-bye-howdy/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Edit Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-howdy/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 14, 2014 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Change Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-howdy/) | 60+ | — | Aug 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Howdy Tweaks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/howdy-tweaks/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 8, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-howdy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 4, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Howdy Against Humanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/howdy-against-humanity/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 1, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/) | 10+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2015 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many websites use SM Replace Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,236 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SM Replace Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
SM Replace Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SM Replace Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 27, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes SM Replace Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy is developed and maintained by Mahabubur Rahman.

### What are the best alternatives to SM Replace Howdy?
The most popular alternatives to SM Replace Howdy are Remove Howdy (700+ installs), TM Replace Howdy (200+ installs) and WP Easy Replace Howdy (100+ installs).


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