cubecolour

<p>WordPress 4.5 added the ability to login using the registered user’s email address in place of the username. When this plugin is active, the ability to login using the email address in place of the username is removed, and the label of the input field is changed to reflect this.</p>


No Login by Email Address

Removes the ability to login using the email address instead of the username.

martenmoolenaar

Zodan

<h3>Change WordPress Usernames — Safely and Instantly</h3>
<h3>Why You Need This Plugin</h3>
<p>WordPress locks usernames by default — but mistakes happen, conventions change, and security sometimes requires a reset. Zodan Change Usernames lets you update any username instantly, directly from the user profile page, with zero data loss.</p>
<ul>
<li>Fix registration typos</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>
<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 />
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<br />
✓ Bulk Username Updater — Update hundreds of usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export<br />
✓ Settings — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings<br />
✓ Activity Log — Full history of every username change with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV</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> Change Usernames ** with the following tabs:<br />
* **Settings</strong> — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings<br />
* <strong>Bulk Change</strong> — Update multiple usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export<br />
* <strong>Log/history</strong> — Full history of all username changes with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV</p>
<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>


Zodan Change Usernames

Change WordPress usernames with optimal security and data integrity.

No Login by Email Address vs Zodan Change Usernames