# Admin username changer

> Admin username changer has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin username changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Change your admin username to whatever you like. Improve your site security and and make life difficult for the hackers. Wordpress default administrator username is admin, which makes the job easier for hackers -they…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 14,549
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+82.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 3, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** yoshitech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/emcode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-username-changer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [hackers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hackers/) | #1 | 3 |
| [improve](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/improve/) | #1 | 2 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,635 |
| [username](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/username/) | #10 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| hackers | >100 | 289 |
| improve | >100 | 9,433 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| username | >100 | 3,602 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin username changer free?
Yes. Admin username changer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin username changer safe to use in 2026?
Admin username changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin username changer?
Admin username changer is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,549 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin username changer work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin username changer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin username changer last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 3, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Admin username changer?
Admin username changer is developed and maintained by yoshitech.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin username changer?
The most popular alternatives to Admin username changer are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-username-changer/ · Generated 2026-10-11 11:47 UTC by PageForge