Profileir
This is an alternative plugin for Gravatar. By installing and activating this plugin, you can use the avatar service Profile.ir. The service is an Iranian service that provides users with a portfolio and blog system. By…
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Profileir shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Profileir stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| gravatar | >100 |
| persian | >100 |
| picture | >100 |
| profile | >100 |
About Profileir
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This is an alternative plugin for Gravatar. By installing and activating this plugin, you can use the avatar service Profile.ir. The service is an Iranian service that provides users with a portfolio and blog system. By installing this plugin, the avatar images of your users will be taken from this service and also if the user has an image on gravatar and it has no account on Profile.ir this plugin receive this image smartly and upload it on its server . by using this process, the loading speed in iran and iranian websites is multiplied.
Installation
- Upload
profileirto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Profileir: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Profileir free?
Yes. Profileir is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Profileir safe to use in 2026?
Profileir shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Profileir?
Profileir is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,297 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 33 times in the last 30 days.
Does Profileir work with WordPress 7.1?
Profileir is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Profileir need?
Profileir requires PHP 5.4.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Profileir last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 20, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Profileir?
Profileir is developed and maintained by Pouria Amjadzadeh.
What are the best alternatives to Profileir?
The most popular alternatives to Profileir are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).
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