Allow Username Edit
v1.0.7by thaxam · updated 1 year ago
A WordPress plugin that allows administrators to safely edit usernames of registered users with an activation checkbox to prevent accidental changes.
- Rank
- #55,266
- Up8,290 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,551 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Allow Username Edit at a glance
Allow Username Edit is a WordPress plugin by thaxam with fewer than 10 active installs, the #55,266 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.7 came out on Sep 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “edit username”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats148 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Allow Username Edit |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#55,266 · up 14,055 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #55,266 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,556 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #57,528 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #62,245 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #69,834 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #61,821 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #69,321 |
Growth %
Average +5.95% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #69321 → #57528Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 21, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 21, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Allow Username Edit
How many websites use Allow Username Edit?
Allow Username Edit is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #55,266 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Allow Username Edit been downloaded?
1,551 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Allow Username Edit last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on Sep 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Allow Username Edit compatible with the latest WordPress?
Allow Username Edit’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Allow Username Edit still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Allow Username Edit have?
No one has reviewed Allow Username Edit on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Allow Username Edit?
The plugins most like Allow Username Edit, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), User Role Editor (700K+) and NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | thaxam |
| First released | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2025 |
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