Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force First and Last Name as Display Name currently ranks #4776 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4743, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 13 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 22% versus the month before (11/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jul 21, 2026 (87 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4776 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4781 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4780 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4748 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 | 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | 15 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-30 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andrew Lima |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
| Added to directory | 2013-09-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Force the user field "display_name" to be set as the user's first and last name.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Force First and Last Name as Display Name?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Force First and Last Name as Display Name?
As of October 16, 2026, Force First and Last Name as Display Name ranks #4776 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4743.
When was Force First and Last Name as Display Name last updated?
Force First and Last Name as Display Name was last updated on July 21, 2026 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Force First and Last Name as Display Name?
Force First and Last Name as Display Name is developed by Andrew Lima. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2013.
