SM Replace Howdy vs Custom 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, SM Replace Howdy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. SM Replace Howdy has accumulated 4.0K+ total downloads while Custom Howdy has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Custom Howdy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Age | 10 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 4.6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy5/5
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy1
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Custom Howdy10
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
◄Custom Howdy1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Custom HowdyN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
►Custom Howdy9 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy2017
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy9 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy4.6.1+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Custom HowdyFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Custom Howdy1.0
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Custom Howdy more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Custom Howdy has 10. SM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM Replace Howdy or Custom Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Custom Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Custom Howdy free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Custom Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or Custom 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?
SM Replace Howdy was last updated 9 years ago and Custom Howdy was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.