WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict Usernames vs Username Changer
At a glance
- Username Changer has more active installs: 40K+, against 200+ for Restrict Usernames.
- On a typical day, Username Changer is downloaded about 237 times, Restrict Usernames about 4.
- Username Changer is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 77 reviews, against 3.6 from 14 reviews.
- Username Changer was updated more recently: Aug 27, 2026, against Jun 21, 2018 for Restrict Usernames.
- Username Changer 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 2012 for Username Changer.
Line by line
Username Changer leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict Usernames |  Username Changer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,985 | #893 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 5.2K |
| Rating | 3.6(14) | 4.3(77) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.96 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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