SM Replace Howdy vs Greetings byGosh (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 Greetings byGosh has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Greetings byGosh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
◄Greetings byGoshN/A
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
◄Greetings byGosh0
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Greetings byGosh10
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
◄Greetings byGosh1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGoshN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
►Greetings byGosh5 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGosh2019
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGosh7 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGosh5.0+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGoshfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGoshFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Greetings byGosh1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Greetings byGosh
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Greetings byGosh more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Greetings byGosh has 10. SM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM Replace Howdy or Greetings byGosh?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Greetings byGosh has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Greetings byGosh free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Greetings byGosh is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or Greetings byGosh?
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 Greetings byGosh was last updated 5 years ago.
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