TM Replace Howdy
v1.4.2by David Wood · updated 11 years ago
Banish the "Howdy" greeting from the WordPress admin area with this simple to use plugin!
- Rank
- #12,755
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 219
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.4K
- 13,364 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TM Replace Howdy at a glance
TM Replace Howdy is a WordPress plugin by David Wood with 200+ active installs, the #12,755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4.2 came out on Nov 20, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “technical mastermind”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TM Replace Howdy |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 219 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 229 |
Rank over time
#12,755 · down 153 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,755 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,749 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,761 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,757 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,711 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,729 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,718 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,660 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,647 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,600 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,620 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,642 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,606 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,602 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.75% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 13, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TM Replace Howdy
How many websites use TM Replace Howdy?
TM Replace Howdy is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TM Replace Howdy been downloaded?
13,364 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was TM Replace Howdy last updated?
Version 1.4.2 came out on Nov 20, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is TM Replace Howdy compatible with the latest WordPress?
TM Replace Howdy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 TM Replace Howdy still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TM Replace Howdy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to TM Replace Howdy?
The plugins most like TM Replace Howdy, by the tags they share, are Remove Howdy (700+), MC Good-bye Howdy (100+) and Disable/Remove Howdy (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 219 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 13.4K |
| Author | David Wood |
| First released | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 20, 2015 |
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- Rank
- #15,700
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Disable/Remove Howdy
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- #45,005
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- 10+
Edit Howdy
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This plugin allows you to change the "Howdy" message to whatever text message you would like.
- Rank
- #16,296
- Installs
- 100+
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Description: This plugin will Replace "Howdy" in the top right corner with "Welcome" of your WordPress dashboard.
- Rank
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- Installs
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- Rank
- #44,879
- Installs
- 10+
- 5.0
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