Username Update
v1.0.0by Dhaval Panchal · updated 1 year ago
The "Username Update" plugin enhances the default username editing functionality in WordPress by providing an additional feature to send an …
- Rank
- #62,094
- Down5,303 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,534 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Username Update at a glance
Username Update is a WordPress plugin by Dhaval Panchal with fewer than 10 active installs, the #62,094 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 6, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Username update”. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats152 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Username Update |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +150.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#62,094 · up 9,944 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #62,094 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #56,791 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #49,157 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #61,044 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #61,783 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #60,943 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #53,151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,038 |
Growth %
Average +7.93% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +40.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +200.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Oct 4, 2023
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Username Update
How many websites use Username Update?
Username Update is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #62,094 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Username Update been downloaded?
3,534 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Username Update last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 6, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Username Update compatible with the latest WordPress?
Username Update’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Username Update still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Username Update have?
No one has reviewed Username Update on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Username Update?
The plugins most like Username Update, by the tags they share, are Change Username (4K+), WP Edit Username (2K+) and Edit Usernames (70+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Dhaval Panchal |
| First released | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2025 |
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