Title: Username Changer Author: DigitalME Published: మే 15, 2012 Last modified: ఆగస్ట్ 27, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/username-changer/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3399880) ![](https://ps.w.org/username-changer/assets/icon.svg?rev=3399887) # Username Changer By [DigitalME](https://profiles.wordpress.org/digitalmeactivecampaign/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/username-changer.3.3.1.zip) * [Details](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#description) * [Reviews](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#reviews) * [Installation](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#installation) * [Development](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/) ## Description ### Finally Change WordPress Usernames — Safely and Instantly WordPress permanently locks usernames after registration. Username Changer breaks through this limitation, giving you full control over user identities without losing any data. By [TRS Plugins](https://wpusernamechange.com/) | [Pro ⭐](https://wpusernamechange.com/pricing/) | [Docs](https://demo.wpusernamechange.com) | [Privacy Policy](https://trsplugins.com/privacy-policy/) ### Why You Need This Plugin WordPress locks usernames by default — but mistakes happen, conventions change, and security sometimes requires a reset. Username Changer lets you update any username instantly, directly from the user profile page, with zero data loss. * Fix registration typos in seconds * Standardize usernames across your organization * Update compromised or generic usernames like “admin” * Resolve username conflicts when merging or migrating sites Trusted solution since 2011 with continuous updates and improvements. ### Who Is It For? **WordPress Agencies** Standardize client usernames across multiple sites, fix migration errors, and maintain professional naming conventions at scale. **Security-Conscious Site Owners** Quickly update usernames if security concerns arise. Rotating away from “admin” is one of the easiest hardening steps you can take. **Community & Membership Sites** Allow members to update their own usernames, resolve disputes, and keep directories clean and consistent. **Content Sites with Multiple Authors** Works seamlessly with Co-Authors Plus and other author plugins. Update usernames without breaking content associations. ### Key Features ✓ One-click username updates directly from user profiles ✓ Zero data loss — all posts, metadata, and associations stay intact ✓ Email notifications when usernames are changed ✓ Nickname support for additional flexibility ✓ Proper username sanitization to prevent security issues ✓ SQL-optimized for performance ✓ Multisite compatible ✓ Works with any WordPress theme ### Admin Settings Page The plugin adds a settings page under **Users Username Changer** with the following tabs: * **Settings** — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings * **Help** — Access the live demo and product walkthrough * **⭐ Go Pro** — Unlock bulk username management and audit tools * **Support** — Links to documentation and support resources ### Pro Version Upgrade to [Username Changer Pro ⭐](https://wpusernamechange.com/pricing/) to unlock: * **Bulk Username Updater** — Update hundreds of usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export * **Audit Log** — Full history of every username change with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV * **License Management** — Per-site license activation with automatic background verification ### Simple Setup 1. Install and activate the plugin (30 seconds) 2. Navigate to any user’s profile page 3. Change the username instantly 4. The change applies across your entire site No complicated settings, no technical headaches. ### External Services This plugin optionally sends usage data to TRS Plugins when the site admin explicitly opts in. No data is collected without consent. Data sent may include: admin name, email, site URL, WP/PHP version, and plugin/theme list depending on the options selected. Privacy policy: https://trsplugins.com/privacy-policy/ ## Screenshots [⌊Settings Panel: The settings panel allows you to configure username rules and message strings.⌉⌊Settings Panel: The settings panel allows you to configure username rules and message strings.⌉[ Settings Panel: The settings panel allows you to configure username rules and message strings. [⌊Changing A Username: Since version 3.0.0, usernames are now changed through the user profile page.⌉⌊Changing A Username: Since version 3.0.0, usernames are now changed through the user profile page.⌉[ Changing A Username: Since version 3.0.0, usernames are now changed through the user profile page. ## Installation #### From your WordPress dashboard 1. Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’ 2. Search for ‘Username Changer’ 3. Activate Username Changer from your Plugins page #### From WordPress.org 1. Download Username Changer 2. Upload the ‘username-changer’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins’ directory of your WordPress installation 3. Activate Username Changer from your Plugins page ## FAQ ### Is Username Changer compatible with 󠀁[Co-Authors Plus](https://wordpress.org/plugins/co-authors-plus/)󠁿? Yes! Username Changer works out of the box with Co-Authors Plus. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6068ef3476a9308348e80e239ee67235bd05baf43ab96e7138fcf5784b38ac1b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Turned into spamware](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/turned-into-spamware/)󠁿 [wcook4](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wcook4/) ఆగస్ట్ 27, 2026 1 reply Started spamming my admin pages after years of no problems and had to remove from site ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1d442bc94c6f4198991d0886f34c9d6482710d5a15ad5e358ef802e2a41818be? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Do not spam all admin pages with ad](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/do-not-spam-all-admin-pages-with-ad/)󠁿 [Slava Abakumov](https://profiles.wordpress.org/slaffik/) ఆగస్ట్ 27, 2026 1 reply This isn't nice to spam every single admin page with a promo banner about your new plugin. Please don't do that. The whole admin area isn't your ad space. Your own plugin internal admin pages are. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aba00eb1cebf6ccc71b56da221bff74cdd464c15cf2ec90c70b5ea2c24ec7f6f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Spamming my dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/spamming-my-dashboard/)󠁿 [zactix](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zactix/) ఆగస్ట్ 26, 2026 1 reply did the job but now spamming. I suspect someone else bought this plugin and is using it to spam their new products. Irritates the crap out of me when people do this. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9941bf5d29dc7a1df85f1751f8b44325906fed110f65bef1a9bf20ca95389824? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Uninstalling due to Incessant Promos](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uninstalling-due-to-incessant-promos/)󠁿 [Adam J. Jacobi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whsfa/) ఆగస్ట్ 26, 2026 1 reply This was a solid plugin until my WP Admin backend became inundated with incessant promos for other DigitalMe plugins, such as WPRankLab, ActiveWoo, and ActiveMemb. I dismiss one, and another shows the next time I log in. I guess it's time to find another Username changer plugin — AND — to NEVER patronize anything associated with DigitalMe. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c156686326fa06fe69fa69b70a3a9309eac2bf333f582acd16872648cab13a8e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Big unwanted promo for another plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/big-unwanted-promo-for-another-plugin/)󠁿 [Steve Burge](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stevejburge/) ఆగస్ట్ 25, 2026 1 reply The latest version of this plugin shows a large promo banner for an entirely unrelated plugin called WPRankLab.There's no message about how the promo got into our site. There's not even a line such as "You liked our plugin X. You might like our new plugin called Y."We had to hunt down the fact that it came from this plugin. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1d8563052f965c7df9e705fe625cfc7c47251fc0dad4ee6931104a3ff440aff8? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Poor Taste Promos](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/poor-taste-promos/)󠁿 [roadsunknown](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roadsunknown/) ఆగస్ట్ 25, 2026 1 reply The plugin was simple. Seemingly, it was acquired or rebranded. The first impression out of the gate was to display at least 3 "ads" to download the other DigitalME plugins. Short-sighted, poor form. I'm tempted to just clone the plugin out of annoyance. But at least it was acknowledged in the changelog, so 3 of 5. 5 for the plugin, - 2 for the promotional admin banners.Changelog:– Added: DigitalME plugin setup wizard and promotional admin banners [ Read all 77 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Username Changer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ DigitalME ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/digitalmeactivecampaign/) * [ YMP ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ympno/) “Username Changer” has been translated into 13 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/username-changer/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Username Changer” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/username-changer) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/username-changer/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/username-changer/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/username-changer/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/username-changer/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.3.1 * Removed: Promotional admin banners and setup wizard * Updated: Tested up to WordPress 7.1 #### Version 3.2.9 * Fixed: Illegal offset PHP errors when saving settings on the support tab * Improved: Settings structure validation for better error handling #### Version 3.2.8 * Updated: Refreshed plugin description with full feature overview and admin menu documentation * Added: Pro version feature highlights #### Version 3.2.7 * Updated: Plugin homepage and branding to TRS Plugins * Added: Privacy policy link * Maintenance and stability improvements #### Version 3.2.6 * Added: Optional usage analytics to help improve the plugin (opt-in, disabled by default) * Maintenance and stability improvements * Tested up to WordPress 6.9.4 #### Version 3.2.5 * Maintenance release #### Version 3.2.3 * Added: DigitalME team as plugin contributors * Updated: Plugin URI to https://www.digitalme.cc * Updated: Refreshed plugin banner and icon assets * Updated: Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3 #### Version 3.2.2 * Updated: General cleanup * Updated: Settings library #### Version 3.2.1 * Updated: Settings library (fixes sysinfo security vulnerability) #### Version 3.2.0 * Updated: Bring code up to reasonable standards #### Version 3.1.1 * Fixed: Issue with multicheck settings fields #### Version 3.1.0 * Added: Email notification support * Added: Nickname support * Improved: SQL performance * Improved: Dynamically update profile files #### Version 3.0.1 * Fixed: Typo in readme file #### Version 3.0.0 * Improved: Replaced the clunky interface with an inline profile field (props: Danny van Kooten) * Added: Settings panel #### Version 2.1.1 * Removed: Deprecated functions #### Version 2.0.5 * Fixed: Contributor field #### Version 2.0.4 * Updated: Plugin metalinks #### Version 2.0.3 * Fixed: User nice name support #### Version 2.0.2 * Added: multisite support #### Version 2.0.1 * Added: Proper username sanitization * Improved: Minor code cleanup #### Version 2.0.0 * Improved: Converted to class-based structure #### Version 1.4 * Added: Include author url (nicename) in update process #### Version 1.3 * Fixed: Properly escaped vars on POST (I think) #### Version 1.2 * Fixed: Minor tweak to previous release #### Version 1.1 * Added: Action on All Users page * Improved: User dropdown is now sorted alphabetically #### Version 1.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **3.3.1** * Last updated **4 వారాలు ago** * Active installations **40,000+** * WordPress version ** 3.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.2** * Languages * [Chinese (Taiwan)](https://tw.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Galician](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Italian](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Japanese](https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Norwegian (Bokmål)](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Portuguese (Brazil)](https://br.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Romanian](https://ro.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Spanish (Chile)](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Spanish (Colombia)](https://es-co.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Spanish (Mexico)](https://es-mx.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/), [Spanish (Venezuela)](https://ve.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/username-changer) * Tags * [display-name](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/display-name/)[login](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/login/) [user](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/user/)[username](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/username/) * [Advanced View](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. * [ 59 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 4 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 2 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 11 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ DigitalME ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/digitalmeactivecampaign/) * [ YMP ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ympno/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 0 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/)