CAS – Username Display – Custom Shortcode
Customize the logged-in user's display name, limit its length and create a custom shortcode to display it anywhere on your WordPress website.
Solid choice
CAS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where CAS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| display-name | >100 |
| navigation | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| user-menu | >100 |
| username | #99 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About CAS
From the official readme · v4.9Description
CAS – Username Display & Custom Shortcode is a lightweight, fast and easy-to-use plugin that allows you to customize the logged-in user’s display name and create a custom shortcode to display it anywhere on your WordPress website.
Whether you want to show the username in menus, pages, widgets, templates or other supported areas, the plugin provides a simple and flexible solution without requiring any coding knowledge.
The generated shortcode works with any location that supports WordPress shortcodes, including pages, posts, widgets and popular page builders such as Elementor.
You can also display the username inside traditional WordPress navigation menus by simply adding a Custom Link menu item and pasting the shortcode into the Navigation Label field. No additional configuration is required.
Designed with performance and simplicity in mind, the plugin integrates seamlessly with modern WordPress installations while maintaining full compatibility with the latest WordPress standards.
Features
- Customize the logged-in user’s display name.
- Set a maximum username length.
- Create a custom shortcode.
- Display the username anywhere using the shortcode.
- Compatible with Elementor.
- Display the username in traditional WordPress navigation menus.
- Modern and intuitive administration interface.
- Lightweight and optimized for performance.
- Easy configuration.
- Multi-language support.
- Compatible with the latest versions of WordPress.
Languages
The plugin is currently available in:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Dutch
- Danish
- Swedish
- Finnish
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Czech
- Slovak
- Hungarian
- Romanian
- Russian
- Japanese
- Chinese
More information and support
Visit our website for documentation, support and more WordPress plugins:
https://bueninformatico.com/wordpress/plugins/
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install it directly from the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Open the User Name settings page from the WordPress administration menu.
- Configure the plugin according to your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
Yes. It is compatible with any WordPress theme that follows WordPress coding standards.
Do I need programming knowledge?
No. Everything can be configured from the WordPress administration panel.
Can I use the shortcode on pages, posts and widgets?
Yes. The shortcode works anywhere WordPress shortcodes are supported.
Is the shortcode compatible with Elementor?
Yes. The shortcode works perfectly with Elementor and any other page builder or plugin that supports WordPress shortcodes.
Can I display the username in the WordPress navigation menu?
Yes. Simply add a Custom Link to your WordPress navigation menu and paste the shortcode into the Navigation Label field. The username will be displayed automatically for logged-in users.
Is the plugin multilingual?
Yes. The plugin includes translations for 19 languages.
Changelog
Updating is recommended to benefit from the latest code improvements, enhanced security, improved compatibility with WordPress coding standards and general stability improvements.
4.8
- Codebase improvements and cleanup.
- Improved compatibility with WordPress coding standards.
- Improved security and code quality.
- Updated internal function and option prefixes.
- Improved handling of admin styles and scripts.
- General stability and compatibility improvements.
4.7
- Improved design.
- Stability improvements.
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FAQ
CAS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is CAS free?
Yes. CAS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CAS safe to use in 2026?
CAS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CAS?
CAS is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 147 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.
Does CAS work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CAS up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does CAS need?
CAS requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CAS last updated?
The latest version, 4.9, was released on September 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes CAS?
CAS is developed and maintained by soysupercas.
What are the best alternatives to CAS?
The most popular alternatives to CAS are Username Changer (40K+ installs), Force First and Last Name a… (2K+ installs) and Brozzme Change Username (20+ installs).
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