BP Display Name
v1.0by fmeroney · updated 14 years ago
This Plugin allows BuddyPress and Wordpress users to change the "Display name publicly as" field for ALL users, at any time.
- Rank
- #28,310
- Up21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,404 all-time
- Rating
- 2.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BP Display Name at a glance
BP Display Name is a WordPress plugin by fmeroney with 20+ active installs, the #28,310 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 4, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “buddy”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BP Display Name |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,310 · down 31 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,310 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,331 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,529 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,455 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,549 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,597 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,548 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,409 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,422 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,307 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,279 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | +4.76% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BP Display Name
How many websites use BP Display Name?
BP Display Name is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,310 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BP Display Name been downloaded?
7,404 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was BP Display Name last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is BP Display Name compatible with the latest WordPress?
BP Display Name’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 BP Display Name still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BP Display Name have?
2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BP Display Name?
The plugins most like BP Display Name, by the tags they share, are WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss (6K+), BuddyPress Group Email Subscription (1K+) and BuddyPress Builder for Elementor (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 2.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | fmeroney |
| First released | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2012 |
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