Secure WordPress in 2025: Hide Your Username for Better WordPress Security

When you post or reply to comments in WordPress, your nickname is shown publicly. By default, this nickname is the same as your username.

This is a problem because:

1. Exposes Your Username: Hackers can see it, giving them half of your login details.
2. Easier for Brute-Force Attacks: Once they know your username, they only need to guess your password.

To improve security, change your nickname to something different from your username. This keeps your login credentials private and makes it harder for hackers to break into your site.

How to Change Your Nickname

1. Log in to WordPress and go to Users > Profile.
2. Update your Nickname to something new.
3. Set Display name publicly as to your new nickname.

This simple change can greatly improve your site’s security.