Username Changer vs User Login Notifier for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
User Login Notifier for WordPress
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Username Changer has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 70 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Username Changer has accumulated 464K+ total downloads while User Login Notifier for WordPress has 24K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Username Changer | User Login Notifier for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 70 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 464K+ | ◄ | 24K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2.3 | 1.0.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Username Changer
User Login Notifier for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Username Changer averaged approximately 129 daily downloads while User Login Notifier for WordPress averaged 9.
Recent Reviews
Username Changer Reviews
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
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
Easy and working
Thanks for this plugin, This is easy and works for me
User Login Notifier for WordPress Reviews
No Emails
I have the plugin set to just write an email to the admin when someone successfully logs in. However, when I log in as admin for trial I don’t get an email sent as information about my login. I also t
easy to use and simply great
great and easy to use, that is what I was looking for. when there is a failed login attempt I get an email, it makes you aware if there is someone trying to access your site. thank you so much.
Just Excellent!
This plugin is simply excellent! Please do not forget about it in terms of compatibility with current versions of WordPress. Thanks in advance! Best regards
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