# Allow Cyrillic Usernames

> Allow Cyrillic Usernames has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 146 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Allow Cyrillic Usernames shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Allows users to register with Cyrillic usernames.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 10,423
- **Downloads (30 days):** 146 (+67.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sergey Biryukov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sergeybiryukov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/allow-cyrillic-usernames/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cyrillic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cyrillic/) | #9 | 20 |
| [registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration/) | #24 | 216 |
| [russian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/russian/) | #3 | 19 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #36 | 292 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cyrillic | #76 | 243 |
| registration | >100 | 5,768 |
| russian | >100 | 1,613 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cyr-To-Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cyr2lat/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (98) | Aug 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Cyr to Lat Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cyr3lat/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (51) | Aug 17, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cyrlitera/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (62) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Cyr to Lat Reloaded – Transliteration of Links and File Names](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cyr-and-lat/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Sep 30, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [Filenames to latin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filenames-to-latin/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Aug 9, 2020 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Transliterator – Multilingual and Multi-script Text Conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/serbian-transliteration/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (95) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 7 | [Bulglish Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulglish-permalinks/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 5, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [ACF: Rus-To-Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rus-to-lat/) | 2K+ | — | Nov 19, 2018 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Latin Now!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latin-now/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 6, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 11 | [Cyrillic Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cyrillic-slugs/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | May 20, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Allow Cyrillic Usernames free?
Yes. Allow Cyrillic Usernames is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Allow Cyrillic Usernames safe to use in 2026?
Allow Cyrillic Usernames shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Allow Cyrillic Usernames?
Allow Cyrillic Usernames is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,423 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 146 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Allow Cyrillic Usernames work with WordPress 7.1?
Allow Cyrillic Usernames is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Allow Cyrillic Usernames need?
Allow Cyrillic Usernames requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Allow Cyrillic Usernames last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 24, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Allow Cyrillic Usernames?
Allow Cyrillic Usernames is developed and maintained by Sergey Biryukov.

### What are the best alternatives to Allow Cyrillic Usernames?
The most popular alternatives to Allow Cyrillic Usernames are Cyr-To-Lat (300K+ installs), Cyr to Lat Enhanced (80K+ installs) and Cyrlitera (40K+ installs).


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