Username
The Username plugin helps to change username, only if username is not exist and without effecting others user's username.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 4
- Active installs
- 500+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 10 Dec 2024
- Added
- Sep 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.5.2
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Downloads
- 15,555
Our analysis
AI-assistedThe Username plugin allows administrators to change their own username without affecting other users' usernames. It checks if the new username already exists before making the change, ensuring that conflicts are avoided.
After activation, a submenu appears in the Settings section where you can enter a new username. The plugin will alert you if the username is already in use or if it is available. If the username is available and you submit the change, it will update your username and redirect you to the login page.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress administrators who need to change their usernames.
What it does well
- ✓Allows admin users to change their own username
- ✓Checks for username availability before updating
- ✓Alerts users if the username is in use or not
Where it falls short
- •Only allows username changes for administrators
- •Does not provide features for other user roles
Verdict
The Username plugin provides a straightforward solution for administrators looking to update their usernames safely. It is functional but limited to admin users only.
From the developer
Pranav Pathak's own description of Username, lightly tidied.
The Username plugin helps to change username of admin, without effecting other user’s username. First it will check if same username is exist or not. if same username is not exist, then only it will update existing user’s username. Every administrator can change only his/her username from admin panel.
After activation there is a sub menu in Settings called Username. Click on this and there is an option to change Username. Insert your new username and then in settings there is an option Click to check username is exist or not Click and check user is exist or not. If username already exist then it will alert you as Username In Use! in red color, else it will alert you Username Not In Use! in green color. If username is not exist and user click on submit then it will update username and it will redirect to login page. Now login with new username.
Note Password remains same. It is completely safe.
If you are not redirect to login page that means Username is not changed.
Requirements
- WordPress 3.5.1 or greater
- PHP 5.2.6 or greater (5.3 recommended)
- MySQL 4.1.2 or greater (5.x recommended)