Username Changer

Finally fix WordPress’s biggest username limitation! WordPress permanently locks usernames by default, but Username Changer breaks through this restriction, giving you complete control over user identities on your WordPress site.

Why You Need This Plugin:

Fix username mistakes instantly:
– Made a typo during user registration? Fix it in seconds!
– Need to standardize usernames across your organization? Done!
– User wants to change their login name for security? No problem!

Enhanced security and professionalism:
– Quickly update compromised usernames without losing user data
– Maintain brand consistency with standardized naming conventions
– Resolve username conflicts when merging sites or migrating users

Trusted solution since 2011 with continuous updates and improvements.

Key Features That Make Username Changing Effortless:

✓ One-click username updates directly from user profiles
✓ Preserve all user data, posts, and metadata during changes
✓ Zero data loss – everything stays intact
✓ Email notifications when usernames are changed
✓ Nickname support for additional flexibility
✓ Multisite compatible – manage usernames across your entire network
✓ Proper username sanitization to prevent security issues
✓ SQL-optimized performance that won’t slow down your site
✓ Clean, standards-compliant code that works with other plugins

Perfect For:

WordPress Agencies:
– Standardize client usernames across multiple sites
– Fix registration errors during site migrations
– Maintain professional username conventions

Security-Conscious Site Owners:
– Quickly change usernames if security concerns arise
– Update generic usernames (like “admin”) to improve security
– Rotate usernames as part of security protocols

Community & Membership Sites:
– Allow users to update their own usernames (when configured)
– Resolve username disputes between members
– Maintain clean, consistent member directories

Content Sites with Multiple Authors:
– Works seamlessly with Co-Authors Plus and other author plugins
– Update author usernames without breaking content associations
– Keep author profiles consistent and professional

Simple Setup – Powerful Results:
1. Install the plugin (30 seconds)
2. Navigate to any user’s profile page
3. Change the username instantly
4. That’s it! The change applies across your entire site

No complicated settings, no technical headaches – just the username freedom WordPress should have included by default!

From your WordPress dashboard

1. Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
2. Search for ‘Username Changer’
3. Activate Username Changer from your Plugins page

From WordPress.org

1. Download Username Changer
2. Upload the ‘username-changer’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins’ directory of your WordPress installation
3. Activate Username Changer from your Plugins page

1. 

   Settings Panel: The settings panel allows you to configure username rules and message strings.

2. 

   Changing A Username: Since version 3.0.0, usernames are now changed through the user profile page.

Version 3.2.3

• Added: DigitalME team as plugin contributors
• Updated: Plugin URI to https://www.digitalme.cc
• Updated: Refreshed plugin banner and icon assets
• Updated: Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3

Version 3.2.2

• Updated: General cleanup
• Updated: Settings library

Version 3.2.1

• Updated: Settings library (fixes sysinfo security vulnerability)

Version 3.2.0

• Updated: Bring code up to reasonable standards

Version 3.1.1

• Fixed: Issue with multicheck settings fields

Version 3.1.0

• Added: Email notification support
• Added: Nickname support
• Improved: SQL performance
• Improved: Dynamically update profile files

Version 3.0.1

• Fixed: Typo in readme file

Version 3.0.0

• Improved: Replaced the clunky interface with an inline profile field (props: Danny van Kooten)
• Added: Settings panel

Version 2.1.1

• Removed: Deprecated functions

Version 2.0.5

• Fixed: Contributor field

Version 2.0.4

• Updated: Plugin metalinks

Version 2.0.3

• Fixed: User nice name support

Version 2.0.2

• Added: multisite support

Version 2.0.1

• Added: Proper username sanitization
• Improved: Minor code cleanup

Version 2.0.0

• Improved: Converted to class-based structure

Version 1.4

• Added: Include author url (nicename) in update process

Version 1.3

• Fixed: Properly escaped vars on POST (I think)

Version 1.2

• Fixed: Minor tweak to previous release

Version 1.1

• Added: Action on All Users page
• Improved: User dropdown is now sorted alphabetically

Version 1.0

• Initial release