SmartUsername – Secure Admin Login Renamer & Username Editor Tool
Easily change WordPress usernames from the admin dashboard with a simple, secure interface.
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Stale • Last updated 193 days ago • 1 reviews
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Description
SmartUsername – Secure Admin Login Renamer & Username Editor Tool is the ultimate solution for WordPress administrators who need to modify user login names without the hassle of creating new accounts or complex workarounds.
Key Features
- Simple Interface: Clean, intuitive admin interface integrated seamlessly into WordPress
- Secure Process: Built with WordPress security best practices and proper nonce verification
- Administrator Control: Only users with proper permissions can change usernames
- Instant Updates: Changes take effect immediately with proper cache clearing
- User-Friendly: No technical knowledge required – just enter the old and new username
- WordPress Standards: Follows all WordPress coding standards and plugin guidelines
Perfect For
- Site Administrators who need to update user login names
- Agencies managing multiple client websites
- Membership Sites requiring username modifications
- Corporate Websites with changing employee usernames
- E-commerce Sites needing to update customer login names
How It Works
- Navigate to Users Change Username in your WordPress admin
- Enter the current username you want to change
- Enter the new desired username
- Click “Change Username” – it’s that simple!
The plugin handles all the technical details including database updates, cache clearing, and security verification.
Security First
SmartUsername – Secure Admin Login Renamer & Username Editor Tool is built with security as a top priority:
* Proper nonce verification for all form submissions
* Capability checks to ensure only authorized users can make changes
* Input sanitization and validation
* Follows WordPress security best practices
Support & Updates
This plugin is actively maintained and regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the
smartusernamefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Users -> Change Username to update the username.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only users with administrator privileges (manage_options capability) can change usernames. This ensures security and prevents unauthorized changes.
Yes, as long as the new username follows WordPress username rules and isn’t already taken by another user. The plugin will check for duplicates automatically.
The username is updated immediately in the database, user cache is cleared, and the change takes effect right away. The user will need to log in with their new username.
Absolutely! The plugin follows WordPress security best practices including proper nonce verification, input sanitization, and capability checks.
No, changing the username only affects the login name. All user data, posts, comments, and other content remain unchanged and properly associated with the user.
Yes, administrators can change their own username or any other user’s username from the admin interface.
The plugin works on individual sites within a multisite network, but you’ll need to activate it on each site where you want to use it.
The plugin will display an error message and prevent the change, ensuring no conflicts occur.
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Screenshots
The Change Username page in the dashboard.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.