Howdy World
v1.0.3by Topher · updated 5 months ago
Replaces the "Howdy" in the WordPress admin toolbar with a randomly chosen greeting from 100+ languages — a different one every page load.
- Rank
- #74,337
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 310
- 310 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Howdy World at a glance
Howdy World is a WordPress plugin by Topher with fewer than 10 active installs, the #74,337 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jun 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 7 plugins tagged “Greeting”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats48 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Howdy World |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1 · -83.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#74,337 · down 13,709 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #74,337 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #62,093 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #67,582 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #70,758 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #54,805 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #70,737 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #57,966 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #62,294 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #65,702 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #60,628 |
Growth %
Average -13.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #65702 → #67582Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jun 1, 2026
- Last updated
- Jun 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Howdy World
How many websites use Howdy World?
Howdy World is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #74,337 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Howdy World been downloaded?
310 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Howdy World last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jun 1, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Howdy World compatible with the latest WordPress?
Howdy World’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Howdy World still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Howdy World have?
No one has reviewed Howdy World on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Howdy World?
The plugins most like Howdy World, by the tags they share, are My WP Customize Admin/Frontend (8K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and WP Admin UI Customize (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 310 |
| Author | Topher |
| First released | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jun 1, 2026 |
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