Head-to-head · October 2026
User Profile Picture vs WPMyAvatar
User Profile Picture comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WPMyAvatar.
User Profile Picture
User Profile Picture is no longer under active development, but will continue to work as is. We have…
WPMyAvatar
Add a custom avatar (profile picture) from the WordPress Media Library as user profile picture instead of…
| Metric | User Profile Picture | WPMyAvatar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 5.1K | 75 |
| Download trend | -34.4% | +25% |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 59 | 0 |
| Health score | 80/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 3 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 4.9.33 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | May 2012 | Jul 2018 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
User Profile PictureWPMyAvatar
Choose User Profile Picture if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 40K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 59 reviews
Choose WPMyAvatar if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: avatar
FAQ
User Profile Picture vs WPMyAvatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, User Profile Picture or WPMyAvatar?
User Profile Picture comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WPMyAvatar. Choose User Profile Picture if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose WPMyAvatar if you care most about download trend.
Is User Profile Picture more popular than WPMyAvatar?
User Profile Picture is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WPMyAvatar.
Can I use User Profile Picture and WPMyAvatar together?
Both plugins cover avatar, 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 User Profile Picture and WPMyAvatar 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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