Username Changer is the #16 ranked login app on WordPress, with a 4.3 average rating from 77 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Username Changer is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by DigitalME. With a rating of 4.3★ from 77 reviews, it currently ranks #16 in the Login category.
AppRanks data: Username Changer ranks #16 in Login on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 3% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Username Changer is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Login category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 77 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by DigitalME — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (77) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Username Changer works
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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 | Pro ⭐ | Docs | 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 ⭐ 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
Install and activate the plugin (30 seconds)
Navigate to any user’s profile page
Change the username instantly
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/
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Login#16of 607Top 3%
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Keyword rankings
Username Changer ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- Rank #452
Competitors & alternatives
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Username Changer ranks #16 of 607 apps in the Login category, placing it in the top 3% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Username Changer?
Username Changer is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating from 77 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Login category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by DigitalME.
Who uses Username Changer?
Currently around 40,000 active stores have installed Username Changer. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Login category on WordPress.
Where does Username Changer rank on WordPress?
Username Changer currently sits at position #16 in the Login category on WordPress. That places it in the top 3% of 607 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.