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Remove Howdy

by Revault Media · 700+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 96 months (last release 9 Dec 2018).

59/ 100At risk
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Remove Howdy
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 96 months (last release 9 Dec 2018). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.9 Dec 2019Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 21 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Remove Howdy still maintained?
No. Last release 9 Dec 2018, over 7 years ago. 9 Dec 2018 · wordpress.org
Who owns Remove Howdy, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Remove Howdy removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Remove Howdy safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Remove Howdy update safe to install?
Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version. Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

Committers and their active periods
revaultmedia4 Jan 2014 to 9 Dec 2018, 27 commits

1 committer recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 2013.

Maintenance

Last release
8 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
5.0 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+

Last release 9 Dec 2018. Tested up to 5.0, 21 major versions behind WordPress 7.1. Release history builds as we see new versions.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Remove Howdy
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime5.0
Rating distribution
5 star4
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
700+

Momentum history builds with each snapshot.

Facts

Version
1.0
Author
Revault Media
Added
4 Jan 2014
Last updated
9 Dec 2018
Active installs
700+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
Site Administration & Utilities > Admin Interface Customization
Tags
howdy, change howdy, remove howdy, replace howdy, customize dashboard

Other plugins by this author: Hide Core Update Notice

Questions about Remove Howdy

Is Remove Howdy still maintained?

No. Last release 9 Dec 2018, over 7 years ago.

Who owns Remove Howdy, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Remove Howdy removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.

Is Remove Howdy safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Remove Howdy update safe to install?

Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 3 Nov 2026.Report a data issue