Custom Profile Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar allows you to upload and manage WordPress user avatars directly from your dashboard — no external services required.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Profile Avatar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change avatar | #52 |
| custom avatar | #56 |
| disable gravatar | #40 |
| wordpress avatar | #94 |
| wp avatar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Custom Profile Avatar
From the official readme · v1.4.1Description
Custom Profile Avatar allows you to upload and manage WordPress user avatars directly from your dashboard — no external services required.
By default, WordPress uses Gravatar for profile images. This plugin gives you full control by letting you:
- Upload a custom avatar from your profile page
- Replace the default WordPress avatar instantly
- Disable Gravatar completely
- Keep avatar data local to your site
No more forcing users to create Gravatar accounts. No unnecessary external requests. Just simple, clean avatar management.
Features
- Upload custom avatars for users
- Override default WordPress avatars
- Option to disable Gravatar
- Lightweight and fast
- Easy-to-use interface inside the profile page
- Privacy-friendly (no third-party calls)
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/custom-profile-avatardirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Users → Profile.
- Upload your custom avatar.
- Optionally disable Gravatar in the plugin settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin completely disable Gravatar?
Yes. You can disable Gravatar entirely so WordPress does not load external avatar images.
Can each user upload their own avatar?
Yes. Each user can upload their own profile avatar from their profile page.
Does this work with existing themes?
Yes. The plugin integrates with WordPress’ native avatar system, so it works with most themes automatically.
Changelog
1.4
- Optimization updates
- Design updates
1.3.1
- Fixed bugs when the plugin was activated.
1.3
- Compatibility extended up to PHP 8.
- Disable Gravatar function added.
- Default avatar can be add anymore.
- Some bugs fixed.
- Some design changes have been made.
1.2.1
- Bugs fixed.
1.2
- Some bugs fixed.
1.1
- Some design changes.
- Assigning permission to change profile avatar based on user role.
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Custom Profile Avatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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