# author_avatar

> author_avatar has 20+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** author_avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,074
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+68.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.8.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Guillaume (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/guillaume-lostweb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-avatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-avatar/) | #1 | 2 |
| [custom user profile picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-user-profile-picture/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #40 | 89 |
| [profile picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile-picture/) | #9 | 15 |
| [user profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-profile/) | #40 | 78 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author avatar | >100 | 583 |
| custom user profile picture | >100 | 297 |
| gravatar | >100 | 525 |
| profile picture | >100 | 478 |
| user profile | >100 | 4,813 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Comment Name Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-name-avatar/) | <10 | — | Apr 27, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is author_avatar free?
Yes. author_avatar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is author_avatar safe to use in 2026?
author_avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use author_avatar?
author_avatar is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,074 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does author_avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
author_avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 3.8.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was author_avatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 7, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes author_avatar?
author_avatar is developed and maintained by Guillaume.

### What are the best alternatives to author_avatar?
The most popular alternatives to author_avatar are Comment Name Avatar (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-avatar/ · Generated 2026-10-04 20:36 UTC by PageForge