Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss
v1.0.0by Xavier Lopez · updated 5 years ago
This plugin simplifies register process by removing the First Name and using nickname instead on BuddyBoss Platform.
- Rank
- #21,633
- Up40 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,279 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss at a glance
Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss is a WordPress plugin by Xavier Lopez with 40+ active installs, the #21,633 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 16, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 24 plugins tagged “buddyboss”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 47 |
Rank over time
#21,633 · down 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #21,633 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,673 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,638 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,615 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,802 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,598 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,559 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,732 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,545 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,544 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,607 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,586 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,519 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,611 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,616 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -2.13% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21611 → #21598
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 16, 2021
- Last updated
- Feb 16, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss
How many websites use Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss?
Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,633 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss been downloaded?
2,279 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 16, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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 Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss?
The plugins most like Simplify Firstname as Nickname for BuddyBoss, by the tags they share, are WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss (6K+) and Force Authentification Before Checkout for WooCommerce (5K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Xavier Lopez |
| First released | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
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