Edit Howdy
v1.0.3by Thomas Griffin · updated 12 years ago
This plugin allows you to change the "Howdy" message to whatever text message you would like.
- Rank
- #16,315
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 119
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,886 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Edit Howdy at a glance
Edit Howdy is a WordPress plugin by Thomas Griffin with 100+ active installs, the #16,315 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 14, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “admin screen”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Edit Howdy |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 119 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 121 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 123 |
Rank over time
#16,315 · down 78 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,315 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,296 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,274 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,295 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,295 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,282 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,282 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,259 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,278 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,269 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,265 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,237 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.63% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 26, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 14, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Edit Howdy
How many websites use Edit Howdy?
Edit Howdy is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,315 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Edit Howdy been downloaded?
7,886 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Edit Howdy last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 14, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is Edit Howdy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Edit Howdy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Edit Howdy still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Edit Howdy have?
3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Edit Howdy?
The plugins most like Edit Howdy, by the tags they share, are Remove Howdy (700+), TM Replace Howdy (200+) and MC Good-bye Howdy (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 119 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | Thomas Griffin |
| First released | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 14, 2014 |
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