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Change Username

By Danny van Kooten

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Change Username Review - In-Depth Analysis

Change usernames of your WordPress users effectively.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to change usernames of your WordPress users in an effective and safe way.

By default, WordPress itself does not allow usernames to be changed. The other plugins for changing usernames do not scale all that well for sites with a large number of users.

This plugin takes a different approach by simply enhancing the default edit user page and then processing the username change over AJAX, resulting in a much faster and user-friendly experience.

Comparing to Alternatives

Change Username is a straightforward plugin focused solely on changing usernames, with several alternatives offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and lightweight with no unnecessary features
Performs its core function reliably for most users
Integrates cleanly into the user page without bloat
Has a low security risk score with no known vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Lacks recent updates which may concern some users
No pro version or advanced features available
Some users report it does not work in certain cases

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews, most users praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though a small minority report issues.

Positive highlights

"Works great!" - Daan van den Bergh
"Simple and great" - Anh Tran
"Does exactly what it should" - clip1492
"Great idea, as sometimes emails can become usernames" - recons
"Super!" - pawelboc

Common complaints

Plugin did not change the username as expected for one user

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates
No advanced or additional features beyond username changing
Occasional failure to perform the username change

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, no-frills plugin to change usernames without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking frequent updates, advanced username management features, or guaranteed compatibility in all environments.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core functionality to change usernames simply and effectively without any added features.

Final Verdict

Change Username is a reliable and straightforward plugin that fulfills its purpose well for most users. Its simplicity and low security risk make it a solid choice for those needing to change usernames without additional complexity.

However, the lack of recent updates and occasional reports of it not working for some users suggest that those needing advanced features or guaranteed compatibility might consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value as a free, focused tool.

Other Notable Features

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

Change Username

Change Login

Username

Screenshots

FAQ

Change Username does not come with its own settings page. You can change the username of your users on the page where you would normally edit that user.