# Change Howdy Verbiage – Raineri Software, LLC

> Change Howdy Verbiage has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Change Howdy Verbiage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Change the "Howdy" text in the top right corner to anything else you'd. Extremely easy to use, light weight and simple plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,312
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+1.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 18, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zacharyraineri (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zacharyraineri/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rs-change-howdy-verbiage/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #4 | 7 |
| [howdy text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy-text/) | #1 | 1 |
| [howdy verbiage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy-verbiage/) | #1 | 1 |
| [remove howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-howdy/) | #7 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #38 | 58 |
| howdy text | #33 | 47 |
| howdy verbiage | #1 | 1 |
| remove howdy | #42 | 54 |

## 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 | [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 |
| 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 Change Howdy Verbiage free?
Yes. Change Howdy Verbiage is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Change Howdy Verbiage safe to use in 2026?
Change Howdy Verbiage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Change Howdy Verbiage?
Change Howdy Verbiage is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,312 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Change Howdy Verbiage work with WordPress 7.1?
Change Howdy Verbiage is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Change Howdy Verbiage last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 18, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Change Howdy Verbiage?
Change Howdy Verbiage is developed and maintained by zacharyraineri.

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


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