Plugin info

Total downloads: 279
Active installs: 20
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/13/2025 (278 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/25/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 278 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is Change Username Easy and Simple abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 278 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Change Username Easy and Simple is a lightweight WordPress plugin that enables administrators to update usernames directly from the user profile page. It ensures valid username formats, prevents duplicate usernames, and logs all changes, including failed attempts due to invalid usernames.

Features:

  • Change usernames from the WordPress user profile page.
  • Ensures valid username format (letters, numbers, dots, underscores, and hyphens).
  • Prevents duplicate usernames.
  • Logs username change activities and invalid attempts.
  • Admin-only functionality for better security.

Arbitrary Section

A Brief Markdown Example

Ordered list:

  1. Install the plugin.
  2. Navigate to the user profile.
  3. Change the username and save.

Unordered list:

  • Secure and easy to use.
  • Works with the latest WordPress version.
  • Requires admin privileges.

Installation

  1. Upload change-username-easy-and-simple plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to any user’s profile and enter a new username in the “Change Username” field.
  4. Save the profile, and the username will be updated.
  5. View the change logs in the change-username.log file located in the plugin directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can change usernames?

Only administrators can change usernames.

Does it validate usernames?

Yes, it only allows letters, numbers, dots, underscores, and hyphens.

What happens if the new username already exists?

The plugin prevents duplicate usernames and shows an error message.

Where can I see the logs?

The plugin maintains a log file (change-username.log) in the plugin directory. You can check it for successful changes and invalid username attempts.

Review feed

zainabhinav194
4/25/2025

Simple and 100% working

Simple and 100% working

Screenshots

  1. <p><strong>User Profile Page</strong> - Shows the username change field.
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    User Profile Page - Shows the username change field.

  2. <p><strong>Change Username Log</strong> - Displays the log file with the details of username changes and invalid attempts.
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    Change Username Log - Displays the log file with the details of username changes and invalid attempts.

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Added logging functionality for username changes and validation errors.
  • Updated compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

1.0

  • Initial release with basic username change functionality.