=== Profile Lab – Username & Display Name Editor ===
Contributors: suitepress
Donate link: https://suitepress.org/donate-profile-lab
Tags: change username, user display name, user profile, edit profile, account update
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Allow users to update their WordPress username, display name, and more — directly from external forms.

== Description ==

Profile Lab gives you a simple, secure way to modify WordPress usernames and display names without touching the database or writing custom code.
By default, WordPress does not allow usernames to be changed, causing problems for membership sites, client dashboards, and community platforms. This plugin fixes that limitation.

With User Profile Customizer, you can:

- Let users safely update their username
- Allow frontend editing of display names
- Integrate updates into external or custom forms
- Improve user experience by giving users control over their profile
- Reduce administrator workload and manual edits

Perfect for:

- Membership websites
- Online communities and forums
- Client portals
- eCommerce users
- Agencies and custom dashboards

Any website where users maintain their own profiles

📌 USEFUL LINKS
Official Website: https://suitepress.org/profile-lab

== Features ==

✏️ Update WordPress usernames using external/third-party forms
👤 Change display names from custom frontend inputs
🔒 Validated, secure update process
🎨 Works seamlessly with form builders and custom forms
🧩 Developer-friendly filters and hooks
🚀 Lightweight, fast, and reliable

== Installation ==

- Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/profile-lab or install it via the Plugin Directory.
- Activate it from the Plugins menu.
- Configure options under User Profile Customizer in your dashboard.
- Connect your external or custom form (see documentation).

== Usage ==

- Build a form where users can enter a new username or display name.
- Map the form fields to the plugin using shortcodes, hooks, or direct integration.
- When submitted, User Profile Customizer updates the user’s profile instantly and securely.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can users really change their usernames? =
Yes — this plugin adds safe username editing, something WordPress does not allow by default.

= Does it work with frontend form builders? =
Yes. You can integrate it with custom forms or third-party form plugins.

= Is it safe to allow username updates? =
Absolutely. All updates are validated and use WordPress’s native user API.

= Will changing usernames break the user’s account? =
No. All user data remains intact and the change is applied safely.

== Screenshots ==

1. Username, and display name change form example

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 – November 18, 2025 =

* Initial release
* Allows username updates from custom/external forms
* Supports display name updates
* Includes secure validation and WordPress API integration

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release — enables username and display name changes directly from external forms.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

== Contribution ==

https://github.com/Suite-Press/profile-lab