Zodan Change Usernames

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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

1. Install and activate the plugin (30 seconds)
2. Navigate to any user’s profile page
3. Change the username instantly
4. The change applies across your entire site

No complicated settings, no technical headaches.