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WP Edit Username

By Sajjad Hossain Sagor

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

WP Edit Username Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily edit user profile usernames with a simple button click. Customize notifications and email content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows users to edit or change their usernames effortlessly. Only users with the edit_other_users capability can make these changes.

If the Send Email option is activated, users will receive a notification email whenever their username is modified. The email's subject and body can be customized through the admin dashboard or by using filter hooks.

Utilize provided hooks to modify the email subject and body content easily. This feature enhances user management and improves communication regarding username changes.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Edit Username is a straightforward plugin focused on allowing users to change their WordPress usernames, a feature not natively supported. Compared to other user management plugins, it offers a simple and direct solution without additional complexity.

Top alternatives

WP Edit Username

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for editing usernames.
Easy to install and use without complex settings.
Addresses a specific WordPress limitation effectively.

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond username editing.
No advanced user management options.
Lacks integration with other user profile plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on WP Edit Username is generally positive regarding its core functionality, though some users note limitations due to its narrow focus.

Positive highlights

"Does exactly what it says, no fuss." - User A
"Simple and reliable for changing usernames." - User B
"Lightweight and easy to use." - User C

Common complaints

Limited to username editing only.
No support for bulk username changes.
Lacks additional user profile features.

Weaknesses

No updates or active development noted.
Minimal support options available.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a quick and simple way to allow username changes on their WordPress site without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for comprehensive user management or profile customization tools will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the essential functionality to edit usernames directly within WordPress, fulfilling its primary purpose effectively.

Final Verdict

WP Edit Username is a niche plugin that solves a specific WordPress limitation with simplicity and ease of use.

While it lacks advanced features and broader user management capabilities, it serves well for users needing straightforward username editing.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Edit Username plugin.

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edit username

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user profile

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username change

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Contributors and developers

“WP Edit Username” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.87

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 5

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Version

2.0.6

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

7.0.2 or higher

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PHP version

8.0 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

User Management & Authentication

User Registration & Login

Tags

Ajax,Change Username,Profile-edit,User Profile,Username

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