Yes, Edit Howdy is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Edit Howdy?

Edit Howdy has 100 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Edit Howdy alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Edit Howdy include Remove Howdy, SM Replace Howdy, TM Replace Howdy. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Edit Howdy work with the latest WordPress?

Edit Howdy has been tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+.

Edit Howdy — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Edit Howdy
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)
Author: Thomas Griffin

As of April 2026, Edit Howdy is a WordPress howdy plugin with 100 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Remove Howdy.

3/53 reviews

100active installs

7.1K+total downloads

15 yearssince 2011

Overview

Note: This plugin is no longer being maintained or supported. Download and use at your own risk.

While the “Howdy” message is suitable for bloggers and casual users of WordPress, it does not fit the bill for many projects requiring WordPress to be used as a true CMS. This simple, lightweight and secure plugin allows you to change “Howdy” to whatever text you would like it to say.

This plugin was created by Thomas Griffin. Check out some of my other products, including Soliloquy – the best responsive WordPress slider plugin, Envira Gallery – the best responsive WordPress gallery plugin and OptinMonster.

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