# WP Easy Replace Howdy

> WP Easy Replace Howdy has 100+ active installs and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Easy Replace Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Description: This plugin will Replace "Howdy" in the top right corner with "Welcome" of your WordPress dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,408
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+21.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Asif Ali (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/asifalimca2011/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replace-howdy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #2 | 7 |
| [customize dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize-dashboard/) | #2 | 5 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #4 | 17 |
| [remove howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-howdy/) | #4 | 10 |
| [replace howdy from Dashboard.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace-howdy-from-dashboard/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #2 | 57 |
| customize dashboard | #91 | 6,094 |
| howdy | #2 | 76 |
| remove howdy | #2 | 53 |
| replace howdy from Dashboard. | #2 | 28 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 |
| 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 WP Easy Replace Howdy free?
Yes. WP Easy Replace Howdy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Easy Replace Howdy safe to use in 2026?
WP Easy Replace Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Easy Replace Howdy?
WP Easy Replace Howdy is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,408 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Easy Replace Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Easy Replace Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Easy Replace Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on April 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes WP Easy Replace Howdy?
WP Easy Replace Howdy is developed and maintained by Asif Ali.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/ · Generated 2026-10-14 02:09 UTC by PageForge