# WP Search Username

> WP Search Username has <10 active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Search Username shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+68.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 12, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** speedy222 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iwebwebdesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-search-username/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [display-name](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-name/) | #6 | 7 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 587 |
| [username](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/username/) | #34 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,190 |
| display-name | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| username | >100 | 3,570 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Search Username free?
Yes. WP Search Username is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Search Username safe to use in 2026?
WP Search Username shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Search Username?
WP Search Username is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,179 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Search Username work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Search Username is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Search Username last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 12, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Search Username?
WP Search Username is developed and maintained by speedy222.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Search Username?
The most popular alternatives to WP Search Username are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-search-username/ · Generated 2026-10-07 20:29 UTC by PageForge