SM Replace Howdy vs Disable/Remove 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 Disable/Remove Howdy has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Disable/Remove Howdy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
◄Disable/Remove HowdyN/A
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
◄Disable/Remove Howdy0
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Disable/Remove Howdy10
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
◄Disable/Remove Howdy1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove HowdyN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
►Disable/Remove Howdy6 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove Howdy2019
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove Howdy7 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove Howdy3.0+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove Howdy5.6+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove HowdyFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Disable/Remove Howdy1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Disable/Remove Howdy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Disable/Remove Howdy more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Disable/Remove Howdy has 10. SM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM Replace Howdy or Disable/Remove Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Disable/Remove Howdy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Disable/Remove Howdy free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Disable/Remove Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or Disable/Remove 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 Disable/Remove Howdy was last updated 6 years ago.
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