Username Changer
v3.3.1by DigitalME · updated 2 months ago
Unlock the power to change WordPress usernames with complete security and data integrity.
- Rank
- #895
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42,000
- 40K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 579K
- 578,958 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 77 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Username Changer at a glance
Username Changer is a WordPress plugin by DigitalME with 40K+ active installs, the #895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 237 times, 16% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Version 3.3.1 came out on Aug 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “display-name”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Username Changer |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 208 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 172 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 256 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 283 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 291 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 178 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 332 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 501 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 389 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 106 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 201 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 233 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 296 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 123 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 210 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41,965 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 41,965 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41,956 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42,031 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42,042 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42,021 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41,985 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41,952 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41,922 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41,952 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42,194 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42,188 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42,215 |
Rank over time
#895 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #895 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #897 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #897 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #897 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #896 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #891 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #891 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #891 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #892 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.57% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
40K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #891 → #895
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.258%
- v3.340%
- Other2.7%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★77 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Username Changer
How many websites use Username Changer?
Username Changer is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Username Changer been downloaded?
578,958 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 237 times. See download stats
When was Username Changer last updated?
Version 3.3.1 came out on Aug 27, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Username Changer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Username Changer have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Username Changer. See its security record
Is Username Changer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Username Changer have?
4.3 out of 5 from 77 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Username Changer?
The plugins most like Username Changer, by the tags they share, are Change Username (4K+), Login as User (30K+) and WP Last Login (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
77 reviews
- 5 stars: 59 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 11 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42,000 |
| Reported installs | 40K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 77 |
| Total downloads | 579K |
| Author | DigitalME |
| First released | May 15, 2012 |
| Version | 3.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
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