WP Easy Replace Howdy
Description: This plugin will Replace "Howdy" in the top right corner with "Welcome" of your WordPress dashboard.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Easy Replace Howdy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change howdy | #2 |
| customize dashboard | #91 |
| howdy | #2 |
| remove howdy | #2 |
| replace howdy from Dashboard. | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Easy Replace Howdy
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Description: This plugin will Replace “Howdy” in the top right corner with “Welcome” of your WordPress dashboard.
Feature
- This plugin will Replace “Howdy” in the top right corner with “Welcome” of your WordPress dashboard.
Installation
- Upload the folder “wp-easy-replace-howdy” to “/wp-content/plugins/” path.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress backend
- After activating the plugin, howdy will automatically be replaced with “welcome {username} Message.
- Enjoy!
Changelog
This is first version no known notices yet
This is first version with no known errors found
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FAQ
WP Easy Replace Howdy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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