# Custom Profile Avatar

> Custom Profile Avatar has 10+ active installs and 193 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Profile Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Custom Profile Avatar allows you to upload and manage WordPress user avatars directly from your dashboard — no external services required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,033
- **Downloads (30 days):** 193 (+23.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hakan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/en0ndev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-profile-avatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-avatar/) | #3 | 4 |
| [custom avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-avatar/) | #12 | 14 |
| [disable gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-gravatar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-avatar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-avatar/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change avatar | #52 | 895 |
| custom avatar | #56 | 988 |
| disable gravatar | #40 | 178 |
| wordpress avatar | #94 | 1,481 |
| wp avatar | >100 | 1,291 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 11, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [Echo1 Consulting – Inital JS Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/echo1-consulting-inital-js-avatar/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | Jun 3, 2015 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Comment Name Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-name-avatar/) | <10 | — | Apr 27, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Profile Avatar safe to use in 2026?
Custom Profile Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Profile Avatar?
Custom Profile Avatar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,033 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 193 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Profile Avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Profile Avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, 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 Profile Avatar need?
Custom Profile Avatar requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Profile Avatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on February 13, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Custom Profile Avatar?
Custom Profile Avatar is developed and maintained by Hakan.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Profile Avatar?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Profile Avatar are WP First Letter Avatar (2K+ installs), Echo1 Consulting (10+ installs) and Comment Name Avatar (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-profile-avatar/ · Generated 2026-10-04 19:46 UTC by PageForge