JennyStudio Identicons
Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where JennyStudio Identicons stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatars | >100 |
| bbPress | >100 |
| buddypress | >100 |
| custom avatar | #66 |
| identicons | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About JennyStudio Identicons
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
JennyStudio Identicons Is a lightweight plug-in that generates Material Design-style avatars based on user names. It automatically replaces WordPress’s default “mystery man” avatars, BuddyPress user avatars, and bbPress forum avatars without relying on Gravatar.
Main functions:
– Material Design Styles – Generates beautiful, consistent vector avatars.
– Color configurable – Avatar colors are configurable.
– Seamless integration – Compatible with WordPress Core, BuddyPress and bbPress.
– Disable Gravatar – Avoid privacy issues and improve loading speed, especially for users in the mainland of China to avoid page jams caused by Gravatar loading.
– Base64 inline image – Without additional HTTP requests, avatars are directly embedded in HTML.
Installation
- Upload the plug-in ZIP file to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it directly in the WordPress backend. - Activate **JennyStudio Identifications ** on the Plugins page.
- Configurations are not required, it takes effect automatically!
Frequently asked questions
Will this plugin affect uploaded custom avatars?
No. If the user has uploaded an avatar (via BuddyPress or WordPress default), the plug-in will give priority to the uploaded avatar.
How to customize the avatar style?
By default, the avatar style is automatically generated by the plugin and requires no setup. You can configure the avatar’s background color and text color in the Settings → Discussion page in the admin panel.
Do you support Multisite?
Yes, the plug-in is compatible with the WordPress Multisite environment.
Changelog
1.2 The version optimizes performance and is recommended for all users to upgrade.
1.3.1
- Fixed a bug which reports coding error in PHP 8+.
1.3
- Added 2 setting fields on discussion page. Now avatar background color and font color are configurable.
1.2
- Fixed Optimize and correct the occupancy ratio of Chinese avatar text and the background text color under light colors..
1.1
- Fixed BuddyPress avatar caching issue.
- Optimize Base64 generation performance.
- When modifying MDAvatars, the background color of the Avatar generated by the original library is random. After this plug-in is modified, the background color is fixed according to the user name string to avoid the problem of different colors each time it is refreshed.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
JennyStudio Identicons: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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 91 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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