SM Replace Howdy vs Edit 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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. SM Replace Howdy has accumulated 4.0K+ total downloads while Edit Howdy has 7.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Edit Howdy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ► | 7.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
◄Edit Howdy3/5
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
►Edit Howdy3
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Edit Howdy100
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
►Edit Howdy7.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Edit HowdyN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
◄Edit Howdy11 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Edit Howdy2011
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Edit Howdy15 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Edit Howdy3.0+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Edit Howdyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Edit HowdyFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Edit Howdy1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Edit Howdy
3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Edit Howdy more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Edit Howdy has 100. SM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM Replace Howdy or Edit Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Edit Howdy has a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Edit Howdy free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Edit Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or Edit 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 Edit Howdy was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.