Arthur Gay

<p>This plugin allows user to know if his username is available while typing. No further need to hit the “submit” button to check username availability. Each times the user types a character in the username textfield, an ajax request is send to a php script which check username availability.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Images by Pixel Mixer – www.pixel-mixer.com</p>


Live username availability checking

A plugin for live username availability checking.

Dan Griffiths

DigitalME

Widgit

<h3>Finally Change WordPress Usernames — Safely and Instantly</h3>
<p>WordPress permanently locks usernames after registration. Username Changer breaks through this limitation, giving you full control over user identities without losing any data.</p>
<p>By <a href="https://wpusernamechange.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">TRS Plugins</a> | <a href="https://wpusernamechange.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro ⭐</a> | <a href="https://demo.wpusernamechange.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Docs</a> | <a href="https://trsplugins.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a></p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aUZ4Wtrh2Gs?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h3>Why You Need This Plugin</h3>
<p>WordPress locks usernames by default — but mistakes happen, conventions change, and security sometimes requires a reset. Username Changer lets you update any username instantly, directly from the user profile page, with zero data loss.</p>
<ul>
<li>Fix registration typos in seconds</li>
<li>Standardize usernames across your organization</li>
<li>Update compromised or generic usernames like “admin”</li>
<li>Resolve username conflicts when merging or migrating sites</li>
</ul>
<p>Trusted solution since 2011 with continuous updates and improvements.</p>
<h3>Who Is It For?</h3>
<p><strong>WordPress Agencies</strong><br />
Standardize client usernames across multiple sites, fix migration errors, and maintain professional naming conventions at scale.</p>
<p><strong>Security-Conscious Site Owners</strong><br />
Quickly update usernames if security concerns arise. Rotating away from “admin” is one of the easiest hardening steps you can take.</p>
<p><strong>Community & Membership Sites</strong><br />
Allow members to update their own usernames, resolve disputes, and keep directories clean and consistent.</p>
<p><strong>Content Sites with Multiple Authors</strong><br />
Works seamlessly with Co-Authors Plus and other author plugins. Update usernames without breaking content associations.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p>✓ One-click username updates directly from user profiles<br />
✓ Zero data loss — all posts, metadata, and associations stay intact<br />
✓ Email notifications when usernames are changed<br />
✓ Nickname support for additional flexibility<br />
✓ Proper username sanitization to prevent security issues<br />
✓ SQL-optimized for performance<br />
✓ Multisite compatible<br />
✓ Works with any WordPress theme</p>
<h3>Admin Settings Page</h3>
<p>The plugin adds a settings page under <strong>Users <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Username Changer</strong> with the following tabs:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Settings</strong> — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings</li>
<li><strong>Help</strong> — Access the live demo and product walkthrough</li>
<li><strong>⭐ Go Pro</strong> — Unlock bulk username management and audit tools</li>
<li><strong>Support</strong> — Links to documentation and support resources</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Version</h3>
<p>Upgrade to <a href="https://wpusernamechange.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Username Changer Pro ⭐</a> to unlock:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bulk Username Updater</strong> — Update hundreds of usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export</li>
<li><strong>Audit Log</strong> — Full history of every username change with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV</li>
<li><strong>License Management</strong> — Per-site license activation with automatic background verification</li>
</ul>
<h3>Simple Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin (30 seconds)</li>
<li>Navigate to any user’s profile page</li>
<li>Change the username instantly</li>
<li>The change applies across your entire site</li>
</ol>
<p>No complicated settings, no technical headaches.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin optionally sends usage data to TRS Plugins<br />
when the site admin explicitly opts in. No data is collected without consent.<br />
Data sent may include: admin name, email, site URL, WP/PHP version, and<br />
plugin/theme list depending on the options selected.<br />
Privacy policy: https://trsplugins.com/privacy-policy/</p>


Username Changer

Excellent Work!  Great plugin, super simple and easy.   Surprised this is not in the WP Core...

Super Easy!


For security reason, I decided to change my admin username. I know how to do directly in WP but I decided to try this plugin. It takes five seconds to do the job. Very handy.


Works perfectly

Unlock the power to change WordPress usernames with complete security and data integrity.

Live username availability checking vs Username Changer