Zodan Change Usernames
Change WordPress usernames with optimal security and data integrity.
Solid choice
Zodan Change Usernames is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Zodan Change Usernames stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| display-name | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| user | >100 |
| username | >100 |
About Zodan Change Usernames
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Change WordPress Usernames — Safely and Instantly
Why You Need This Plugin
WordPress locks usernames by default — but mistakes happen, conventions change, and security sometimes requires a reset. Zodan Change Usernames lets you update any username instantly, directly from the user profile page, with zero data loss.
- Fix registration typos
- Standardize usernames across your organization
- Update compromised or generic usernames like “admin”
- Resolve username conflicts when merging or migrating sites
Who Is It For?
WordPress Agencies
Standardize client usernames across multiple sites, fix migration errors, and maintain professional naming conventions at scale.
Security-Conscious Site Owners
Quickly update usernames if security concerns arise. Rotating away from “admin” is one of the easiest hardening steps you can take.
Community & Membership Sites
Allow members to update their own usernames, resolve disputes, and keep directories clean and consistent.
Content Sites with Multiple Authors
Update usernames without breaking content associations.
Key Features
✓ One-click username updates directly from user profiles
✓ Zero data loss — all posts, metadata, and associations stay intact
✓ Email notifications when usernames are changed
✓ Nickname support for additional flexibility
✓ Proper username sanitization to prevent security issues
✓ SQL-optimized for performance
✓ Multisite compatible
✓ Works with any WordPress theme
✓ Bulk Username Updater — Update hundreds of usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export
✓ Settings — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings
✓ Activity Log — Full history of every username change with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV
Admin Settings Page
The plugin adds a settings page under Users → Change Usernames ** with the following tabs:
* **Settings — Configure username rules, email notifications, and message strings
* Bulk Change — Update multiple usernames at once via inline editing or CSV import/export
* Log/history — Full history of all username changes with timestamps and IP addresses, exportable as CSV
Simple Setup
- Install and activate the plugin (30 seconds)
- Navigate to any user’s profile page
- Change the username instantly
- The change applies across your entire site
No complicated settings, no technical headaches.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
- Search for ‘Zodan Change Usernames’
- Activate Zodan Change Usernames from your Plugins page
From WordPress.org
- Download Zodan Change Usernames
- Upload the ‘zodan-change-usernames’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins’ directory of your WordPress installation
- Activate Zodan Change Usernames from your Plugins page
Changelog
1.0.2
- Updated readme.txt
- Changed single edit XHR call
1.0.1
- Updated readme.txt
- Fixed inline JS for audit_log
- Updated option namespacing
1.0.0
- Re-release version
- Added settings link to plugin actions
- Optimized queries
0.0.44
- Added icon
- Some vanity renaming of classes and calls
- Move settings page under ‘Users’
0.0.43
- Removed loading of text domain
- Optimized queries
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FAQ
Zodan Change Usernames: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Zodan Change Usernames free?
Yes. Zodan Change Usernames is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Zodan Change Usernames safe to use in 2026?
Zodan Change Usernames is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Zodan Change Usernames?
Zodan Change Usernames is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 665 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 182 times in the last 30 days.
Does Zodan Change Usernames work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Zodan Change Usernames up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
When was Zodan Change Usernames last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 26, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Zodan Change Usernames?
Zodan Change Usernames is developed and maintained by Marten Moolenaar.
What are the best alternatives to Zodan Change Usernames?
The most popular alternatives to Zodan Change Usernames are Username Changer (40K+ installs), Force First and Last Name a… (2K+ installs) and Brozzme Change Username (20+ installs).
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