# Best Usernames Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 usernames plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: BuddyPress Usernames Only, Visual Authors Page.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress Usernames Only](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-usernames-only/) | 40+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 22, 2013 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [Visual Authors Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-authors-page/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular usernames plugin for WordPress?
BuddyPress Usernames Only is the most popular usernames plugin with 40+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many usernames plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “usernames” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these usernames plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 usernames 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/usernames/ · Generated 2026-10-06 03:29 UTC by PageForge