Force First and Last Name as Display Name
Force the user field "display_name" to be set as the user's first and last name.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.3★ from 18
- Active installs
- 2k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Added
- Sep 2013
- Requires WP
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- WP 7.0.4
- Downloads
- 33,599
Our analysis
AI-assistedForce First and Last Name as Display Name is a WordPress plugin that modifies how user display names are set. It hides the 'Display Name' field on the Edit Profile screen and automatically sets the display name to the user's first and last name, or to their username if those fields are empty.
This plugin is useful for site administrators who want to standardise user display names across their site. It also includes a batch process to update existing users' display names, which can be accessed through the WordPress admin settings.
Best for: Site administrators who want to enforce a consistent naming convention for users.
What it does well
- ✓Hides the 'Display Name' field for users
- ✓Automatically sets display names to first and last names
- ✓Includes batch process for updating existing users
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Does not allow users to customise their display names
Verdict
This plugin provides a straightforward solution for managing user display names, but it limits user customisation options.
From the developer
Andrew Lima's own description of Force First and Last Name as Display Name, lightly tidied.
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.
Display names are set when the user registers as well as when a user’s profile is updated via the WordPress admin.
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.