Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4780
Peak #4743
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
33.6K
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 2
7 days▼ 20
30 days▼ 28
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force First and Last Name as Display Name currently ranks #4780 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4743, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jul 21, 2026 (41 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 August 31, 2026, Force First and Last Name as Display Name ranks #4780 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.
