SM Replace Howdy vs Howdy Tweaks (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 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. SM Replace Howdy has accumulated 4.0K+ total downloads while Howdy Tweaks has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Howdy Tweaks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ► | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 2.3 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaks5/5
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
►Howdy Tweaks3
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Howdy Tweaks60
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
►Howdy Tweaks5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Howdy TweaksN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
◄Howdy Tweaks9 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaks2010
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaks16 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaks3.3+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaksfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Howdy TweaksFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Howdy Tweaks2.3
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Howdy Tweaks
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Howdy Tweaks more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while Howdy Tweaks has 60. SM Replace Howdy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM Replace Howdy or Howdy Tweaks?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Howdy Tweaks has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Howdy Tweaks free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Howdy Tweaks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or Howdy Tweaks?
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 Howdy Tweaks was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.