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WP Teethy Username Checker

Instantly check username availability on your WordPress registration form! Enhance UX with a real-time checker to prevent submission errors.

by teethy · github.com/teethyorg/wp-teethy-username-checker · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/teethyorg/wp-teethy-username-checker/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/teethyorg/wp-teethy-username-checker ↗

(A WordPress plugin by teethy)

🚀 Description

The WP Teethy Username Checker plugin enhances your default WordPress registration page by adding a real-time, dynamic username availability checker.

As users type their desired username, they receive instant feedback on whether that name is available or already taken, significantly improving the user sign-up experience and reducing frustration from form submission errors.

✨ Features

  • Real-Time Checking: Instantly verifies username availability as the user types.
  • Enhanced UX: Provides immediate feedback, preventing registration form submission errors.
  • Lightweight: Only loads necessary JavaScript on the wp-login.php?action=register page.
  • Seamless Integration: Works automatically with the standard WordPress registration form.

📦 Installation

1. Via WordPress Admin

  1. Navigate to Plugins $\rightarrow$ Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Search for "WP Teethy Username Checker" (or the exact published name).
  3. Click "Install Now".
  4. Click "Activate Plugin".

2. Manual Upload (FTP/SFTP)

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  2. Unzip the file.
  3. Upload the resulting folder (wp-teethy-username-checker) to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your server.
  4. Navigate to Plugins in your WordPress dashboard and Activate the plugin.

🛠 Usage

This plugin is designed to be set-it-and-forget-it.

  1. Once activated, the plugin automatically detects the username input field on the default WordPress registration page (wp-login.php?action=register).
  2. Users will immediately see dynamic status updates next to the username field indicating whether their entry is available or not available as they type.
  3. No configuration, settings, or shortcodes are required.

❓ Troubleshooting / FAQs

Q: Where can I see the checker? A: The checker is only visible on the default WordPress registration page (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-login.php?action=register). It is not active on the login or lost password pages.

Q: Does this work with custom registration forms? A: This plugin is built to target the standard WordPress registration form elements. Compatibility with custom forms or third-party plugins (like WooCommerce) may vary.

🐛 Reporting Bugs

If you encounter any issues or discover a bug, please report it on the teethy.org.

📜 License

This plugin is free software, and is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Plugin URI: https://teethy.org Author: teethy