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Latest comment: 4 months ago by DreamRimmer in topic Simple rename requests
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Requests involving merges, usurps or other complications

Latest comment: 4 months ago 62 comments26 people in discussion

LookrukBot

Status: Not done

--LookrukBot (talk) 09:46, 28 February 2026 (UTC)

Not done for now. You have 56 global edits and all your mainspace edits date back to November 2023 on thwiki. I would prefer to see one month of recent activity with around 100 valid edits before granting a usurpation request. This is to ensure that the usurped username will be put to good use. Please feel free to reapply once this is done. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:38, 28 February 2026 (UTC)

Mr.leonlee

Status: Not done

--Mr.leonlee (talk) 21:35, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done Usurpation is available only for well-established users. Please feel free to submit your request again after some time. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:54, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Risto_est

Status: Done

--Risto est (talk) 22:04, 19 February 2026 (UTC)

On hold until 06 March 2026. 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 09:37, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
Done. Neriah - 💬 - 12:26, 6 March 2026 (UTC)

Jscripthacker

Status: Not done

--Jscripthacker (talk) 04:33, 6 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done, Jscripthacker. You have made 30 edits from your account. We usually do not allow usurp for accounts that are not established. Feel free to request again after you establish your account further. Neriah - 💬 - 12:30, 6 March 2026 (UTC)

RealTankmanfan44

Status: Not done

--RealTankmanfan44 (talk) 21:20, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done Usurpation is available only for well-established users. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:30, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

Tolarius

Status: Not done

--Tolarius (talk) 20:45, 9 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done Usurpation is available only for well-established users. Please feel free to submit your request again after some time. ginaan기나ᅡᄂ (T/C) 18:18, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

B.Jayden

Status: Done

--B.Jayden (talk) 10:13, 23 February 2026 (UTC)

On hold until 09 March 2026. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 10:41, 23 February 2026 (UTC)
[1] @DreamRimmer, @Neriah, @Tanbiruzzaman, @기나ᅡᄂ, @A09, @Exusiai B.Jayden (talk) 01:24, 11 March 2026 (UTC)
Done 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 01:35, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Perf27

Status: Not done

--Perf27 (talk) 20:48, 14 March 2026 (UTC)

Perf27: Not done. The user "Perf" has 11 edits, from several different years. It's possible that in another case someone would have approved the request, but since your account hasn't made many edits either, I think it's premature to approve the request. Neriah - 💬 - 08:19, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

petaqui4444

Status: Not done
Warning: A username cannot begin with a lower-case letter: petaqui → Petaqui
  • Previous renames: current user, target user. Queue: open req, closed req
  • Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
  • Reason: I don't know why, but when I created my initial account years ago, something weird happenned after clikcing signup, an error; and then I created another account as I couldn't use petaqui just because it was in use (by myself, with that issue before). I want to unify my accounts as I'm petaqui elsewhere, without 4444. The account as petaqui has no activity at all, and you'll see that both where created at the same time because of that.

--Petaqui4444 (talk) 10:07, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done: Petaqui4444. I believe that in the future we will be able to approve the request, but we generally do not perform usurps when the requester has made a low number of edits. If you intend to edit Wikipedia more substantially, you may submit the request again in a few months, after you have accumulated a few hundred edits. Neriah - 💬 - 17:40, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

GearsDatapack

Status: Done

--GearsDatapack (talk) 11:55, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

On hold until 31 March 2026. The message was also sent via email. Neriah - 💬 - 15:23, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
GearsDatapack: If you have access to the other account, can you confirm ownership through it? If so, we can skip the process. Neriah - 💬 - 15:23, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Yes I can confirm ownership. How would you like me to do that? GearsDatapack (talk) 15:27, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Just login here from the other account and write that you approve . Neriah - 💬 - 15:42, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Hello, confirmation that I own this account as well. GearsDatapacks (talk) 15:53, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Done, user:GearsDatapacks. Neriah - 💬 - 17:34, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

HitomiAkane

Status: Done

--HitomiAkane (talk) 18:09, 14 March 2026 (UTC)

@HitomiAkane, I see that the Maher Asaad Baker account is linked to an email address. Do you have access to it? If so, I have sent you a request there to verify ownership. If not, please tell me here. Neriah - 💬 - 20:53, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
@Neriah, I received the email and replied to it, confirming my request. HitomiAkane (talk) 21:23, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
The user has confirmed ownership of the account via email. In progress... Neriah - 💬 - 22:14, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
Done. Neriah - 💬 - 07:52, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
Thank you. Maher Asaad Baker (talk) 13:46, 18 March 2026 (UTC)

Rokshana Akter (Bangla)

Status: Done
On hold until 16 March 2026. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 15:41, 2 March 2026 (UTC)
DreamRimmer, Rokshana only started editing significantly in the last two weeks (and has made fewer than 150 edits in total). I would prefer to wait a bit longer for the account to become more established. What do you think? Neriah - 💬 - 18:11, 16 March 2026 (UTC)
I don't see any issue with granting this request. It meets the criteria I usually check when reviewing requests. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 04:28, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
I got used to the rules in Requests for comment/Usurpation policy. Although it is not an official policy, I think it makes perfect sense. It is frustrating that there is no official policy on the matter. Neriah - 💬 - 13:16, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
I mostly review usurpation requests, and if there were any issues, I would have declined it instead of putting it on hold. Establishment checks for usurpation requests are mostly discretionary. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 14:30, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
Done – DreamRimmer ■しかく 14:27, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
Thank you. Rokshana Akter (talk) 14:44, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

PawelDS

Status: Done

PawelDS (talk) 16:19, 9 March 2026 (UTC)

ping: @Malarz pl. Neriah - 💬 - 17:36, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
@Neriah: I've changed username PawelDS to User:Paweł Pokrzywiński (without usurpation of old account User:Pawel Pokrzywinski - it was "new name" in first version of this request) - see Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/169018/view. I think we can close this request without any action. Malarz pl (talk) 17:50, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
Done AramilFeraxa (talk) 11:24, 21 March 2026 (UTC)

Inventorfrog

Status: Done

--Emjots (talk) 22:22, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

We can't merge two accounts, but we can definitely play musical chairs! Can you post here from the other account to confirm that it's you? Nowadays, all Wikipedia accounts have an associated global Wikimedia account, so this should be feasible. Chaotic Enby (talk) 22:51, 22 March 2026 (UTC)
Yay! Could we change Emjots to "Emnots", and Inventorfrog to Emjots? Inventorfrog (talk) 23:26, 22 March 2026 (UTC)
Done both! Chaotic Enby (talk) 23:56, 22 March 2026 (UTC)
Thank you so, so much!! ❤ Emjots (talk) 00:56, 23 March 2026 (UTC)
Done by Chaotic Enby. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:38, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
Thanks, forgot to add the template! Chaotic Enby (talk) 16:47, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

Dantaxx

Status: Already done

I am an active editor on the project with more than 2,000 edits, and I currently hold the autopatrolled/autoreviewer status. The requested name corresponds to my surname and would therefore be more appropriate for identifying my contributions on Wikipedia.

I noticed that the username Dantas is already registered; however, the associated account appears to have been inactive for a long period and without significant editing activity. Given this prolonged inactivity, I believe releasing the name would not create a conflict with another editor.

If necessary, I have no objection to the existing account being renamed to a standard placeholder (for example, "Dantas001" or a similar format), in accordance with the usual renaming procedures.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. --Dantaxx (talk) 20:10, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

Target has valid edits, although those are minimal, but as you have no issues with renaming to other username, I'm skipping the main request, @Dantaxx please confirm that "Dantas001" username fills your needs. 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 22:36, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
I kindly request a change of my username to "Antony". I understand that the name is already taken, but it is the name I am commonly known by.
If the current account is inactive or if a rename is possible under policy, I would greatly appreciate it. Dantaxx (talk) 00:17, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
"Antony" has made many edits. This username cannot be usurped. Neriah - 💬 - 00:56, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
@pinging Dantaxx 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 21:49, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
I'd like to try one last name: "Dnts", is that possible? Dantaxx (talk) 21:51, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
Dnts also exists, with a couple of edits on ja.wiki from more than a decade ago (Special:CentralAuth/Dnts). Are you still okay with "Dantas001" as an alternative? Chaotic Enby (talk) 19:12, 22 March 2026 (UTC)
@pinging Dantaxx 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 06:46, 28 March 2026 (UTC)
marking as Already done. The user has been renamed to Dodiban .🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 06:49, 28 March 2026 (UTC)

Simple rename requests

Latest comment: 4 months ago 21 comments11 people in discussion

Castellum

Status: Done

--Castellum (talk) 17:06, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

@Castellum: Are you aware that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment? Please confirm if you still wish to proceed with this request. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 17:12, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
Yes, I am aware. Castellum (talk) 18:05, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
Done – DreamRimmer ■しかく 18:18, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

Blitz 1

Status: Not done

--Blitz 1 (talk) 10:18, 26 February 2026 (UTC)

On hold You are currently blocked on the English Wikipedia. Normally, you would be expected to resolve that block before requesting a rename. In this case, an exception may be considered, as your current username could be seen as controversial, especially given your editing in related topic areas. Leaving this open for a few hours for further input. If there are no objections, I will grant the request after that. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 06:54, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
well, it's been quite many hours and no one seems to resist... Blitz 1 (talk) 19:07, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
it's now been over 24 hours since this was put on hold. no one has objected. Blitz 1 (talk) 22:10, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
@DreamRimmer: Enwiki user talk page has some concerning edits from Commons as well, imho I wouldn't proceed until the block is lifted. A09 |(pogovor) 21:55, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
@ScottishFinnishRadish: if there's any objection from the enwiki side? --Alaa :)..! 20:01, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
2 days and nothing.
I request this renaming be done as it was submitted 3 days ago and no one from enwiki has objected. Blitz 1 (talk) 21:46, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
Not done It no longer seems uncontroversial after A09's comment. – DreamRimmer ■しかく 22:42, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

Fundy Isles Historian - J

Status: Already done

--Fundy Isles Historian - J (talk) 03:39, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

Done by Cabayi Ultimateplantman (talk) 17:09, 22 March 2026 (UTC)
Already done 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 21:12, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

Kim Jang 1

Status: Done

--Kim Jang 1 (talk) 15:45, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

(削除) Done (削除ここまで) ginaan기나ᅡᄂ (T/C) 15:54, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
in progressSpecial:GlobalRenameProgress/Kim_Jang_1--ginaan기나ᅡᄂ (T/C) 15:57, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
Done ginaan기나ᅡᄂ (T/C) 15:58, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

Stella.Dl

Status: Done

--Stella.Dl (talk) 10:14, 28 March 2026 (UTC)

Done – DreamRimmer ■しかく 13:33, 28 March 2026 (UTC)

Simple rename requests

Latest comment: 4 months ago 5 comments4 people in discussion

Kramirez0113

Status: Done

--Kramirez0113 (talk) 16:43, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Done – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:56, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

SzyszaDev

Status: Done

--SzyszaDev (talk) 13:51, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

Done – DreamRimmer ■しかく 16:33, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

Dellucenurten

Status: Done

--Dellucenurten (talk)

NurtenUnsev Done. Neriah - 💬 - 08:32, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

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