# JennyStudio Identicons

> JennyStudio Identicons has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** JennyStudio Identicons is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 946
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+32.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brain1981@JennyStudio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brain1981/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jennystudio-identicons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatars/) | #13 | 33 |
| [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbpress/) | #94 | 180 |
| [buddypress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buddypress/) | >100 | 448 |
| [custom avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-avatar/) | #8 | 14 |
| [identicons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/identicons/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avatars | >100 | 1,536 |
| bbPress | >100 | 636 |
| buddypress | >100 | 1,072 |
| custom avatar | #64 | 990 |
| identicons | #1 | 11 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Avatar Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/avatar-manager/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (39) | Feb 2, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [WP First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 11, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [IntenseDebate Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intensedebate/) | 500+ | 2.2/5 (9) | Feb 21, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Letter Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/letter-avatars/) | 200+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Mar 3, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Gravatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easygravatars/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 14, 2010 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [BuddyPress First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-first-letter-avatar/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Mar 11, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Post Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-avatar/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 23, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Gravatar Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-favicon/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 10, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Local Profile Pics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-profile-pics/) | 100+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [WP Recent Comments With Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recent-comments-with-avatars/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 27, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is JennyStudio Identicons free?
Yes. JennyStudio Identicons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is JennyStudio Identicons safe to use in 2026?
JennyStudio Identicons is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JennyStudio Identicons?
JennyStudio Identicons is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 946 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does JennyStudio Identicons work with WordPress 7.1?
JennyStudio Identicons is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does JennyStudio Identicons need?
JennyStudio Identicons requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was JennyStudio Identicons last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes JennyStudio Identicons?
JennyStudio Identicons is developed and maintained by Brain1981@JennyStudio.

### What are the best alternatives to JennyStudio Identicons?
The most popular alternatives to JennyStudio Identicons are Avatar Manager (5K+ installs), WP First Letter Avatar (2K+ installs) and IntenseDebate Comments (500+ installs).


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