Smart Custom Display Name

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 88% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

1. ★★★★★ thepluginator

   5.0y ago

   This plugin should be a default feature of WordPress!

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2. ★★★★★ webworkworld

   5.7y ago

   Building a 5-multi-site network that stands on true member Privacy Protection mission so this plug-in and another of Peter’s Plug-Ins, Hide URL Slug, are crucial. My team created a list of “Web Super Heroes” – You’re in it … Thanks for all that you do good Peter.

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3. ★★★★★ glaeskewpr

   5.7y ago

   Thanks a lot!

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4. ★★★★★ Artemia

   9.6y ago

   does exactly what it says it will.

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5. ★★★★★ Artemia

   9.6y ago

   Does exactly what it says it will do.

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6. ★★★★★ sophiejo

   9.8y ago

   Hello This plugin is a great, and does what it claims and effortless. Recommended to anyone who wishes to show Display Name for any reason including an added security. Thank you for this plugin. Sophie

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.5.2

Translated into 2 languages, 1 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-01-28 300+ → 200+ down after 5 days in tier
2. 2026-01-23 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2026-01-22 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-01-21 200+ → 300+ up after 13 days in tier
5. 2026-01-08 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
6. 2026-01-07 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
7. 2026-01-06 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
8. 2026-01-04 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Smart User Slug Hider 3K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags C
• Co-Authors Plus 20K+ installs · 3.5★ · 2 shared tags B
• Meks Smart Author Widget 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
• Starbox – the Author Box for Humans 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags C
• Disable User Login 5K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
• User Profile Picture 4K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B

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Smart Custom Display Name: 200+ active installs, 5.0★ (5 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-09-01. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/smart-custom-display-name