WordPress plugin comparison
Username Changer vs WP Approve User
At a glance
- Username Changer has more active installs: 40K+, against 3K+ for WP Approve User.
- On a typical day, Username Changer is downloaded about 237 times, WP Approve User about 57.
- Username Changer is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 77 reviews, against 4.2 from 42 reviews.
- WP Approve User was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 27, 2026 for Username Changer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Username Changer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Username Changer |  WP Approve User |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #893 | #3,839 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.2K | 2.7K |
| Rating | 4.3(77) | 4.2(42) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×0.68 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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