# Cat Generator Avatars

> Cat Generator Avatars has 100+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Cat Generator Avatars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**This plugin integrates the Cat Generator Avatars avatar into WordPress, BuddyPress and Ultimate Member.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,058
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (+10.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** abnerchou (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abnerchou/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cat-generator-avatars/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatar/) | #30 | 119 |
| [cat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cat/) | #1 | 4 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 820 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | #51 | 203 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #67 | 292 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avatar | >100 | 1,596 |
| cat | >100 | 448 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| profile | >100 | 6,466 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 50%
- 2.1: 50%

## 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 Cat Generator Avatars free?
Yes. Cat Generator Avatars is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Cat Generator Avatars safe to use in 2026?
Cat Generator Avatars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cat Generator Avatars?
Cat Generator Avatars is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,058 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cat Generator Avatars work with WordPress 7.1?
Cat Generator Avatars is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Cat Generator Avatars last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on December 25, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Cat Generator Avatars?
Cat Generator Avatars is developed and maintained by abnerchou.

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


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