WordPress plugin comparison
Username Changer vs WP Edit Username
At a glance
- Username Changer has more active installs: 40K+, against 2K+ for WP Edit Username.
- On a typical day, Username Changer is downloaded about 237 times, WP Edit Username about 24.
- WP Edit Username is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.3 from 77 reviews.
- Username Changer was updated more recently: Aug 27, 2026, against May 29, 2026 for WP Edit Username.
- Username Changer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP Edit Username.
- Username Changer has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for WP Edit Username.
Line by line
Username Changer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Username Changer |  WP Edit Username |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #893 | #4,856 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.2K | 663 |
| Rating | 4.3(77) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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