# Best Howdy Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 17 howdy plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Remove Howdy, TM Replace Howdy, SM Replace Howdy.

| # | 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 |
| 3 | [SM Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-other-word/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 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 | [Disable/Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disableremove-howdy/) | 10+ | — | Dec 27, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Kill Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dirtysuds-kill-howdy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 4, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 12 | [Remove Profile Dropdown in Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-profile-dropdown-in-admin-bar/) | 10+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 13 | [Howdy Against Humanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/howdy-against-humanity/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 1, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 14 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/) | 10+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 15 | [Better Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-howdy/) | 10+ | — | Jun 11, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 16 | [Greetings byGosh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greetings-bygosh/) | 10+ | — | Feb 6, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 17 | [Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/howdy/) | <10 | — | Aug 23, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular howdy plugin for WordPress?
Remove Howdy is the most popular howdy plugin with 700+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many howdy plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 17 plugins tagged “howdy” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these howdy plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 17 howdy plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/ · Generated 2026-10-14 06:58 UTC by PageForge