Echo1 Consulting – Inital JS Avatar
Simple jQuery plugin to make gmail like text avatars for profile pictures. These avatars can be scaled up to any size as they are SVG based.
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Echo1 Consulting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Echo1 Consulting stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| avatars | >100 |
| change avatar | >100 |
| comment change avatar | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About Echo1 Consulting – Inital JS Avatar
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Simple jQuery plugin to make gmail like text avatars for profile pictures. These avatars can be scaled up to any size as they are SVG based.
This is an integration of the initial.js jquery plugin (http://judelicio.us/initial.js/). This plugin contains hooks for extensibility, and modifications of avatars.
The avatar will be the first initial of the username. Colors are set by default, but can be manipulated using built-in hooks.
Installation
From WordPress Dashboard:
- Go to ‘Plugins > Add New’.
- Search for ‘Initial JS’.
- Click “Install Now” for the plugin named ‘Echo1 Consulting – Inital JS Avatar’.
- That’s it! Initial JS Avatar is automatically selected as your default avatar.
Manual Installation:
- Upload
echo1-consulting-initial-js-avatar.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it! Initial JS Avatar is automatically selected as your default avatar.
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FAQ
Echo1 Consulting – Inital JS Avatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Echo1 Consulting free?
Yes. Echo1 Consulting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Echo1 Consulting safe to use in 2026?
Echo1 Consulting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Echo1 Consulting?
Echo1 Consulting is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,998 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Echo1 Consulting work with WordPress 7.1?
Echo1 Consulting is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Echo1 Consulting last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 3, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Echo1 Consulting?
Echo1 Consulting is developed and maintained by echo1consulting.
What are the best alternatives to Echo1 Consulting?
The most popular alternatives to Echo1 Consulting are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).
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