Change Username — WordPress Multisite Plugin
by Danny van Kooten · WordPress.org page
Change Username has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 32,652 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Change Username at a glance
Is Change Username well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Change any WordPress username from the existing user edit screen
- Prevent username conflicts by checking whether the new username already exists
- Block usernames that are listed as illegal logins
- Follow the same username validation rules as WordPress core
- Retain superadmin rights when changing the username of a Multisite super admin
Change Username reviews and ratings
7 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Simple and great
This plugin is simple, lightweight and does one thing and it does very well. Nothing fancy, bloated or unneeded. I use it on all the sites whenever I need to change username. Thank you very much for creating this plugin!
Anh Tran -
Works great!
I've been using this plugin for years, not knowing that the one and only Danny van Kooten was behind it. Now I do, so it was about time to place this well-deserved 5 star review. Bij deze!
Daan van den Bergh -
Super!
Super!
pawelboc -
Does exactly what it should
The plugin does exactly what it promises — and it does it well, without any issues. Some might point out the lack of frequent updates, but in my opinion, that’s actually a good sign: when a plugin this simple works reliably, it means there’s nothing that needs fixing.It also integrates perfectly into the user page, with no bloat or unnecessary overhead — clean, simple and efficient.
clip1492 -
It still works well but hasn't been updated in a long time
It still works well but it hasn't been updated in a long time, so I recommend another one: WP Edit Username
default-design -
this did nothing
I typed in the new username, but nothing happened. It does not work.
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Where Change Username ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Change Username appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Multisite Plugins | #7 by tag, not in search | #21 | – |
Change Username alternatives
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Details
Change WordPress usernames from the user edit screen, with validation for existing users, illegal logins, and Multisite admins.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Change Username competes in
Tags
- login
- multisite
- user management
- username
- users
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- Version
- 1.0.3
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Jan 12, 2017
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Change Username FAQ
What does Change Username do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Change Username offers Change any WordPress username from the existing user edit screen, Prevent username conflicts by checking whether the new username already exists, Block usernames that are listed as illegal logins, Follow the same username validation rules as WordPress core and Retain superadmin rights when changing the username of a Multisite super admin.
How many active installs does Change Username have?
WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for Change Username as of September 7, 2026.
Is Change Username still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Change Username free?
Change Username is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Change Username rank among Multisite Plugins?
Change Username is #21 in the WordPress.org Multisite Plugins ranking.