Add New Default Avatar
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).
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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.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Add New Default Avatar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| gravatar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About Add New Default Avatar
From the official readme · v1.4Description
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).
Installation
- Upload
kl_addnewdefaultavatar.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Discussion > Avatars
- Supply the name and URL for the avatar you’d rather use. Save. (Some themes won’t resize your image to fit, so it’s best to use an image that’s already the right size.)
- Your avatar will now be available in the list, select it and save.
Changelog
1.4
- Behind the scenes clean up
1.3.1
- Quick fix a few errors on fresh installs
1.3
- Fixed plugin URI
- Special exception to work along with the Simple Local Avatar plugin
- Fixed donate link
- Made it possible to add more than 1 additional default avatar option.
- On deactivation, will restore to last known default not created by the plugin
1.2
- Removed ‘Go Pro’ links
- Fixed URL matching so active avatar will be better indicated in admin.
- Added ‘size’ placeholder. Pass ‘%size%’ in url, and it will be replaced with appropriate numerical value.
1.1
- Removed admin page, options now in Settings > Discussion > Avatars
1.0
- Initial Release.
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FAQ
Add New Default Avatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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