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WP Edit Username

By Sajjad Hossain Sagor

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.88/10

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 offers a focused solution for editing usernames with a few direct alternatives available that provide similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective username editing functionality
Sends notification emails to users and admins upon username change
Compatible with other plugins like ProfileGrid
Highly rated with positive user feedback
Regular updates addressing security issues

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Had low-severity security vulnerabilities fixed only recently
Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
Relies on users to update for latest WordPress compatibility

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's ease of use and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Awesome plugin. #LOVE it' — parvezpreo
'Nice effort…Well done! We want more.' — Tanjimul Islam
'This plugin does the job AND offers to send an email to the user and admin about the change.' — gpworx
'Does its job 😉' — default-design
'Gets the job done' — ahmedalaa01v

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Recent low-severity stored XSS vulnerabilities were identified and fixed
No advanced features beyond basic username editing

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable plugin to edit WordPress usernames with notification features and compatibility with other plugins.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced username management features or requiring a plugin with a spotless security history might consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features needed to edit usernames and notify users and admins.

Final Verdict

WP Edit Username is a highly rated plugin that effectively fulfills its purpose with simplicity and reliability. It integrates well with other plugins and includes useful notification features, making it a solid choice for users needing basic username editing capabilities.

While it had some low-severity security issues in the past, these have been addressed. The lack of a pro version limits advanced functionality, but for most users, the free version offers excellent value compared to alternatives.