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September 26, 2025

Stop WordPress From Exposing Your Admin Usernames

By default, WordPress makes certain user information publicly available. While this was intended to support features like author archives and app integrations, it also means your admin usernames may be easier to find than you’d like. The good news: this isn’t a hack, and it’s simple to fix. In this guide, you’ll learn how usernames…

Bryan Hoffman

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