Custom Post Avatar
Custom Post Avatar is inspired by Aaron Parecki’s Emoji Avatars functionality on his website (https://aaronparecki.com/2019/02/25/9/emoji), but instead of beeing related to the used emojis in the content it is possible…
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Custom Post Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Post Avatar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| gravatar | >100 |
| local avatar | >100 |
| replacement | >100 |
| user image | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Custom Post Avatar
From the official readme · v0.9.6Description
Custom Post Avatar is inspired by Aaron Parecki’s Emoji Avatars functionality on his website (https://aaronparecki.com/2019/02/25/9/emoji), but instead of beeing related to the used emojis in the content it is possible to choose it from the media library independend.
Major features in Custom Post Avatar:
- Optionally select custom avatar for each post.
- Replace avatar only for the post author, not for comment authors.
To get results out of this plugin you’ll need a theme displaying user avatars via the get_avatar function.
Roadmap
- Optional Caching of Commenter Avatars
- Possibility to remove avatars from user profile
- Possibility to edit other user avatars as admin
- Possibility to remove avatar from post (reset to default)
Installation
Upload the plugin to your WordPress Site/Blog, activate it and use it in your posts.
Changelog
0.9.6
- Bugfix: Custom Post Avatar has affected some comment avatars
- Compatibility with WordPress 5.5
0.9.5
- Bugfix: Visible avatar image after File upload in profile
0.9.4
- Every user can add n avatars in their profile page
- Custom avatar can be selected from predefined list (per user) in new/edit post screen
0.9.3
- Initial version with basic functionality.
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FAQ
Custom Post Avatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Custom Post Avatar free?
Yes. Custom Post Avatar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Post Avatar safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Post Avatar?
Custom Post Avatar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,800 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Post Avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Custom Post Avatar need?
Custom Post Avatar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Custom Post Avatar last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.6, was released on September 24, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Custom Post Avatar?
Custom Post Avatar is developed and maintained by Christian Hockenberger.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Avatar?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Avatar are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).
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