# GITST CUSTOM AVATAR vs User Profile Picture

> GITST CUSTOM AVATAR vs User Profile Picture compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. User Profile Picture comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against GITST CUSTOM AVATAR.

**User Profile Picture comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against GITST CUSTOM AVATAR.** Choose GITST CUSTOM AVATAR if you care most about download trend. Choose User Profile Picture if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | GITST CUSTOM AVATAR | User Profile Picture |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 40K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 90 | 5.1K ✅ |
| Download trend | +20% ✅ | -29.4% |
| Rating | — | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 59 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 80/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.7.37 | WP 7.0.6 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Dec 2016 | May 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, GITST CUSTOM AVATAR or User Profile Picture?
User Profile Picture comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against GITST CUSTOM AVATAR. Choose GITST CUSTOM AVATAR if you care most about download trend. Choose User Profile Picture if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is GITST CUSTOM AVATAR more popular than User Profile Picture?
User Profile Picture is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for GITST CUSTOM AVATAR.

### Can I use GITST CUSTOM AVATAR and User Profile Picture together?
Both plugins cover avatar and user profile, 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 GITST CUSTOM AVATAR and User Profile Picture 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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