Username Changer vs Login as User (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
View Username Changer
VS
Login as User

Login as User

4.8(40)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Login as User

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Login as User has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 40 reviews) while Username Changer leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Username Changer has accumulated 464K+ total downloads while Login as User has 517K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Username Changer
Login as User4.8/5
Total Reviews
70Username Changer
Login as User40
Active Installs
40K+Username Changer
Login as User30K+
Total Downloads
464K+Username Changer
Login as User517K+
Support Resolution
N/AUsername Changer
Login as UserN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoUsername Changer
Login as User2 months ago
First Released
2012Username Changer
Login as User2019
Age
14 yearsUsername Changer
Login as User7 years
WP Requires
3.0+Username Changer
Login as User5.3+
PHP Requires
false+Username Changer
Login as User7.4+
Business Model
FreeUsername Changer
Login as UserFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Username Changer
Login as User1.6.8

Rating Breakdown

Username Changer

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

Login as User

4.8/5(40 reviews)
5
88%
4
8%
3
0%
2
3%
1
3%

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

Login as User Reviews

by sckewbie

Fantastic product with great customer service

For development and testing, login as user is an essential tool. The pro version offers even more utility and flexibility. The best part is the development team behind it; only a few hours after rep

by raidenluke

Vital plugin for our company. Excellent support

Our company’s support team uses this plugin every day to assist customers who don’t always have access to their accounts. Support is fantastic! Recently, we had an issue with a plugin conflict and t

by CamZL1

Excellent Support

Although I only contacted the support one time on the weekend, I was impressed firstly by the fact they replied on the weekend and how accurate their diagnostic was. The issue was a simple settings th

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Username Changer or Login as User more popular?
Username Changer has 40K+ active installations while Login as User has 30K+. Username Changer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Username Changer or Login as User?
Username Changer has a 4.5/5 rating from 70 reviews, while Login as User has a 4.8/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Username Changer and Login as User free?
Username Changer is free and Login as User is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Username Changer or Login as User?
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 Login as User was last updated 2 months ago.

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