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>
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<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!

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

Jason Coleman

Paid Memberships Pro

Andrew Lima

Kim Coleman

<p>This plugin hides the “Display Name” field on the Edit Profile screen for all users. Instead of allowing users to set this field, the plugin will always set the User field display_name to their first and last name. If these field are empty, display_name will be set to their username.</p>
<p>Display names are set when the user registers as well as when a user’s profile is updated via the WordPress admin.</p>
<p>The plugin includes a batch process to update the display name for existing users. Navigate to Settings > Force First Last in the WordPress admin to run the update.</p>


Force First and Last Name as Display Name

Thank you for this simple and effective solution. It is something that should be part of WordPress by default.
Cheers

Simple and effective

Force the user field "display_name" to be set as the user's first and last name.

Username Changer vs Force First and Last Name as Display Name