Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Change Username currently ranks #3480 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3452, first reached on Sep 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 33 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (37/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3480 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3499 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3464 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3504 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 47 |
| 2026-09-30 | 24 |
| 2026-08-31 | 48 |
| 2026-07-31 | 28 |
| 2026-06-30 | 48 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 25 |
| 2025-08-31 | 13 |
| 2025-07-31 | 19 |
| 2025-06-30 | 21 |
| 2025-05-31 | 19 |
| 2025-04-30 | 56 |
| 2025-03-31 | 40 |
| 2025-02-28 | 33 |
| 2025-01-31 | 27 |
| 2024-12-31 | 15 |
| 2024-11-30 | 14 |
| 2024-10-31 | 37 |
| 2024-09-30 | 12 |
| 2024-08-31 | 17 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Danny van Kooten |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2017-01-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Change WordPress usernames from the user edit screen, with validation for existing users, illegal logins, and Multisite admins.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Change Username?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Change Username?
As of October 16, 2026, Change Username ranks #3480 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3452.
When was Change Username last updated?
Change Username was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Change Username?
Change Username is developed by Danny van Kooten. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2017.
