The modified gravity is considered in the framework of the holographic dark energy (DE). An analysis of the autonomous system, the critical points and their stability is presented. Unlike the DE models based on [Formula: see text], it is found that working in the holographic frame enriches the possibility of accelerated and matter-type points for different cosmological scenarios, making viable trajectories of successful [Formula: see text] models that are not allowed without the consideration of the holographic framework. The implications for the Hu–Sawicki model are analyzed.