# Custom Post Avatar vs Simple Local Avatars

> Custom Post Avatar vs Simple Local Avatars compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Simple Local Avatars comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom Post Avatar.

**Simple Local Avatars comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom Post Avatar.** Choose Custom Post Avatar if you care most about download trend. Choose Simple Local Avatars if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Custom Post Avatar | Simple Local Avatars |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 73 | 18.4K ✅ |
| Download trend | +17.7% ✅ | +2% |
| Rating | — | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 89 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 90/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.5.22 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Mar 2019 | Jan 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Custom Post Avatar or Simple Local Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom Post Avatar. Choose Custom Post Avatar if you care most about download trend. Choose Simple Local Avatars if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Custom Post Avatar more popular than Simple Local Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Custom Post Avatar.

### Can I use Custom Post Avatar and Simple Local Avatars together?
Both plugins cover avatar and gravatar, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Custom Post Avatar and Simple Local Avatars free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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