GITST CUSTOM AVATAR
Set custom AVATAR (User Profile Image) and store avatars into Database as base64 string.
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GITST CUSTOM AVATAR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 GITST CUSTOM AVATAR stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| custom avatar | >100 |
| user profile | >100 |
| User Profile Image | >100 |
| user profile picture | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GITST CUSTOM AVATAR
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This Avatar changes allows to change user profile picture.
Avatar is stored in database in table gitst_avatar.
To use this avatar in front page you should use the following shortcodes
– [gitst_set_avatar] : to display avatar set option.
– [gitst_display_avatar height=150 width=150] : To display
Note: This plugin will override the WordPress get_avatar hook.
Note: This pligin will create gitst_avatar table in database.
Note: Deleting Avatar plugin will not delete gitst_avatar table from database.
Note: Avatar stored into database as base64 file.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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FAQ
GITST CUSTOM AVATAR: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is GITST CUSTOM AVATAR free?
Yes. GITST CUSTOM AVATAR is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GITST CUSTOM AVATAR safe to use in 2026?
GITST CUSTOM AVATAR shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GITST CUSTOM AVATAR?
GITST CUSTOM AVATAR is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,939 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does GITST CUSTOM AVATAR work with WordPress 7.1?
GITST CUSTOM AVATAR is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GITST CUSTOM AVATAR last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 28, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes GITST CUSTOM AVATAR?
GITST CUSTOM AVATAR is developed and maintained by Haykaz Kotanjyan.
What are the best alternatives to GITST CUSTOM AVATAR?
The most popular alternatives to GITST CUSTOM AVATAR are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).
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