WordPress plugin comparison
Change Username vs Restrict Usernames
At a glance
- Change Username has more active installs: 4K+, against 200+ for Restrict Usernames.
- On a typical day, Change Username is downloaded about 41 times, Restrict Usernames about 4.
- Change Username is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 3.6 from 14 reviews.
- Change Username was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Jun 21, 2018 for Restrict Usernames.
- Change Username is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Restrict Usernames.
- Restrict Usernames has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Change Username.
Line by line
Change Username leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Change Username |  Restrict Usernames |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,458 | #11,985 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 88 |
| Rating | 4.6(7) | 3.6(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.75 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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