User Rename by Azed
This plugin let you easily and completely rename a user account (login + nicename + display name).
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User Rename by Azed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where User Rename by Azed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| azed | #1 |
| profile | >100 |
| rename | >100 |
| user | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About User Rename by Azed
From the official readme · v0.4.2Description
You need to change your login ?
You need to change your nicename (unique slug for your profile) ?
You need to change your display name (the name that you display publicly) ?
User Rename by Azed is made for you !
- settings define who can use the plugin
- Administrator can change every user
- Author / Editor / Contributor ∕ Subscriber can only change their own datas by default
- Administrator can manage how users roles interact with the plugin (all access / only edit own profile / no access)
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Auto verify that infos aren’t used by another profile
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Available in ENGLISH
- Available in FRENCH
- .PO available to make your own translation !
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/azeduserrenamedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->User Rename by Azed screen to configure the plugin
- You can use it !
Changelog
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0.1
This version is the first one ! It has been tested over 50 wordpress !
0.2
Adding some Fam Fam Silk Icons
0.3
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0.4
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Screenshots
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FAQ
User Rename by Azed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is User Rename by Azed free?
Yes. User Rename by Azed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is User Rename by Azed safe to use in 2026?
User Rename by Azed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use User Rename by Azed?
User Rename by Azed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,998 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does User Rename by Azed work with WordPress 7.1?
User Rename by Azed is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was User Rename by Azed last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.2, was released on July 28, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes User Rename by Azed?
User Rename by Azed is developed and maintained by azeddev.
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