First name Last name
This plugin simply adds the fields for First name and Last name to the Registration form.
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First name Last name shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where First name Last name stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| first name | >100 |
| last name | >100 |
| registration | >100 |
| surname | #70 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About First name Last name
From the official readme · v0.1Description
This plugin simply adds the fields for First name and Last name to the Registration form.
Support
Support is provided at http://www.thefunkhouse.co.uk/wordpress-plugins/firstname-lastname/
Installation
Installation Instructions:
- FTP the fname_lname.php file to your plugins directory eg (wp-content/plugins).
- Activate the plugin.
That’s it!
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is First name Last name free?
Yes. First name Last name is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is First name Last name safe to use in 2026?
First name Last name shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use First name Last name?
First name Last name is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,378 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does First name Last name work with WordPress 7.1?
First name Last name is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was First name Last name last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 5, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes First name Last name?
First name Last name is developed and maintained by slee.
What are the best alternatives to First name Last name?
The most popular alternatives to First name Last name are Force First and Last Name a… (2K+ installs), BuddyPress Real Names (30+ installs) and LH Personalised Content (10+ installs).
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