Title: Username Changer Author: DigitalME Published: Mei 15, 2012 Last modified: April 14, 2026 --- Soek deur uitbreidings ![](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 Deur [DigitalME](https://profiles.wordpress.org/digitalmeactivecampaign/) [Laai Af](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/username-changer.3.2.8.zip) * [Besonderhede](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#description) * [Aanbevelings](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#reviews) * [Installation](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#installation) * [Ontwikkeling](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/username-changer/#developers) [Hulp](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/) ## Beskrywing ### 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. * [[ * 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 ## Kwel-vrae ### 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. ## Aanbevelings ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/70dc60106eb7e6d596577bcaccb09ea375589428ac154c2c6791318d7c90db74? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Blocked access to wp-admin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/blocked-access-to-wp-admin/)󠁿 [savingyourtail](https://profiles.wordpress.org/savingyourtail/) Februarie 22, 2025 This plugin completely blocked access to wp-admin after changing a username. The wp-admin login page now just goes to a blank white page. I had to restore a backup on my site in order to fix it. I think I read the plugin hasn’t been updated in 5 years so I guess something has broken. Do not recommend. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e90b27522082813dd6e75923510121e6adac269a4b95101182e23d6dce477443? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Worked great](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/worked-great-283/)󠁿 [mlipenk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mlipenk/) November 15, 2024 I recently set up OpenID on one of my Wordpress sites, and needed to update the usernames to a different ID to coincide with single sign-on authentication. Installed this plugin, and it worked, without issue. I’m leery of any plugin that hasn’t been updated for the latest version of Wordpress. I’m also leery of any plugin that hasn’t had any updates for four years. So I installed, used, and then deactivated and deleted. I’d rather be safe than sorry. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/639d846d9615cf7a36432b112de6071a65ce2de5c6262bc1d68df21f03f5c29a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Easy and working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/easy-and-working-20/)󠁿 [Habitable Solution](https://profiles.wordpress.org/habitablex/) November 17, 2022 Thanks for this plugin, This is easy and works for me ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c9de1616103d72de36d29e7cf7292fb792d5235875c4537ed05c32310bf60cc3? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[It’s perfect!!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/its-perfect-84/)󠁿 [raizen44](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raizen44/) September 15, 2022 It sure does the job, no doubt about it! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cffd2d9dda5e12842813a6cb2d6d96db583f2375439c364c96241f8c1db7e1ba? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple and still works just fine](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-and-still-works-just-fine/)󠁿 [Jon Fuller](https://profiles.wordpress.org/garconis/) September 14, 2021 Instead of poking around in the database, this plugin makes it easy! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30a982c25af77940e6d5c85146acbf949bc64ce45c2b9a7a9f1da71af4b66828? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Super Easy!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/super-easy-228/)󠁿 [Cory Lamle](https://profiles.wordpress.org/corylamleorg/) Mei 28, 2021 Excellent Work! Great plugin, super simple and easy. Surprised this is not in the WP Core… [ Read all 70 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Username Changer” is oopbron sagteware. Die volgende mense het bygedra tot die ontwikkeling van hierdie uitbreiding: 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 #### 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 ## 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Punte-toekennings 4.5 out of 5 stars. * [ 58 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) * [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 6 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/) ## Hulp Navrae opgelos in die laaste twee maande: 1 uit 1 [Gaan na die hulp-forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/username-changer/)