# Best Last Name Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 last name plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Force First and Last Name a…, BuddyPress Real Names, First name Last name.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Force First and Last Name as Display Name](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-first-last/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (18) | Jul 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [BuddyPress Real Names](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-real-names/) | 30+ | 3/5 (1) | Feb 13, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [First name Last name](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/first-name-and-last-name-on-registration-page/) | 10+ | — | Mar 5, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular last name plugin for WordPress?
Force First and Last Name as Display Name is the most popular last name plugin with 2K+ active installs and a 4.3/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many last name plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “last name” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these last name plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 last name plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/last-name/ · Generated 2026-10-15 07:17 UTC by PageForge