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Username Changer vs User Session Synchronizer (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Username Changer

Username Changer

4.5(70)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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User Session Synchronizer

User Session Synchronizer

4.9(13)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, User Session Synchronizer has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 reviews) while Username Changer leads in active installations (40K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Username Changer has accumulated 464K+ total downloads while User Session Synchronizer has 8.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Username Changer
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User Session Synchronizer4.9/5
Total Reviews
70Username Changer
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User Session Synchronizer13
Active Installs
40K+Username Changer
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User Session Synchronizer100
Total Downloads
464K+Username Changer
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User Session Synchronizer8.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AUsername Changer
User Session SynchronizerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoUsername Changer
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User Session Synchronizer2 years ago
First Released
2012Username Changer
User Session Synchronizer2016
Age
14 yearsUsername Changer
User Session Synchronizer10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Username Changer
User Session Synchronizer4.3+
PHP Requires
false+Username Changer
User Session Synchronizerfalse+
Business Model
FreeUsername Changer
User Session SynchronizerFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Username Changer
User Session Synchronizer1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Username Changer

4.5/5(70 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
1%
2
1%
1
9%

User Session Synchronizer

4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Username Changer Reviews

by savingyourtail

Blocked access to wp-admin

This plugin completely blocked access to wp-admin after changing a username. The wp-admin login page now just goes to a blank white page. I had to restore a backup on my site in order to fix it. I

by mlipenk

Worked great

I recently set up OpenID on one of my WordPress sites, and needed to update the usernames to a different ID to coincide with single sign-on authentication. Installed this plugin, and it worked, witho

by Habitable Solution

Easy and working

Thanks for this plugin, This is easy and works for me

User Session Synchronizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Username Changer or User Session Synchronizer more popular?
Username Changer has 40K+ active installations while User Session Synchronizer has 100. Username Changer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Username Changer or User Session Synchronizer?
Username Changer has a 4.5/5 rating from 70 reviews, while User Session Synchronizer has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Username Changer and User Session Synchronizer free?
Username Changer is free and User Session Synchronizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Username Changer or User Session Synchronizer?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Username Changer was last updated 4 months ago and User Session Synchronizer was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.