# Add New Default Avatar

> Add New Default Avatar has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 144 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Add New Default Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Add new option to the Default Avatar list. Supply a name and URL for an image you’d like to use and it will appear in your Default Avatar list on the Discussion page (under Settings).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 50,195
- **Downloads (30 days):** 144 (+38.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-new-default-avatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatar/) | #19 | 119 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #13 | 89 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avatar | >100 | 1,590 |
| gravatar | >100 | 546 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 92.7%
- 1.3: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Local Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-local-avatars/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (89) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [One User Avatar / User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (41) | Aug 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metronet-profile-picture/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Jul 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Basic User Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basic-user-avatars/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (42) | Nov 15, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [WP User Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-avatars/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (29) | Oct 6, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Leira Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-letter-avatar/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Dec 18, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 10 | [User Profile Picture – Custom Local Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/users-profile-picture/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 11, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Add New Default Avatar free?
Yes. Add New Default Avatar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Add New Default Avatar safe to use in 2026?
Add New Default Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Add New Default Avatar?
Add New Default Avatar is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 50,195 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 144 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Add New Default Avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
Add New Default Avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Add New Default Avatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 7, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Add New Default Avatar?
Add New Default Avatar is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Add New Default Avatar?
The most popular alternatives to Add New Default Avatar are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).


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