TM Replace Howdy vs Better Howdy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TM Replace Howdy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. TM Replace Howdy has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Better Howdy has 4.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TM Replace Howdy | Better Howdy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 4.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Age | 16 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.2 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5TM Replace Howdy
◄Better HowdyN/A
Total Reviews
3TM Replace Howdy
◄Better Howdy0
Active Installs
200TM Replace Howdy
◄Better Howdy10
Total Downloads
12K+TM Replace Howdy
◄Better Howdy4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ATM Replace Howdy
Better HowdyN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoTM Replace Howdy
◄Better Howdy14 years ago
First Released
2010TM Replace Howdy
Better Howdy2008
Age
16 yearsTM Replace Howdy
Better Howdy18 years
WP Requires
3.8+TM Replace Howdy
Better Howdy3.0+
PHP Requires
false+TM Replace Howdy
Better Howdyfalse+
Business Model
FreeTM Replace Howdy
Better HowdyFree
Latest Version
1.4.2TM Replace Howdy
Better Howdy1.2
Rating Breakdown
TM Replace Howdy
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Better Howdy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TM Replace Howdy or Better Howdy more popular?
TM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Better Howdy has 10. TM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TM Replace Howdy or Better Howdy?
TM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Better Howdy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are TM Replace Howdy and Better Howdy free?
TM Replace Howdy is free and Better Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TM Replace Howdy or Better Howdy?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
TM Replace Howdy was last updated 10 years ago and Better Howdy was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.