SM Replace Howdy vs 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 Remove Howdy has 8.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM Replace Howdy | Remove Howdy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ► | 8.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5SM Replace Howdy
◄Remove Howdy3/5
Total Reviews
1SM Replace Howdy
►Remove Howdy4
Active Installs
200SM Replace Howdy
◄Remove Howdy10
Total Downloads
4.0K+SM Replace Howdy
►Remove Howdy8.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ASM Replace Howdy
Remove HowdyN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSM Replace Howdy
◄Remove Howdy10 years ago
First Released
2016SM Replace Howdy
Remove Howdy2015
Age
10 yearsSM Replace Howdy
Remove Howdy11 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+SM Replace Howdy
Remove Howdy3.0+
PHP Requires
false+SM Replace Howdy
Remove Howdyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM Replace Howdy
Remove HowdyFree
Latest Version
1.0.0SM Replace Howdy
Remove Howdy1.2
Rating Breakdown
SM Replace Howdy
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Remove Howdy
3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM Replace Howdy or Remove Howdy more popular?
SM Replace Howdy has 200 active installations while 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 Remove Howdy?
SM Replace Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Remove Howdy has a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are SM Replace Howdy and Remove Howdy free?
SM Replace Howdy is free and Remove Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM Replace Howdy or 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 Remove Howdy was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.