# Rathly Profile Avatars

> Rathly Profile Avatars has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Rathly Profile Avatars works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 253
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rathly Marketing (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rathly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rathly-profile-avatars/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatar/) | >100 | 119 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #87 | 89 |
| [profile picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile-picture/) | #16 | 16 |
| [user profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-profile/) | #66 | 77 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,415 |
| avatar | >100 | 1,590 |
| gravatar | >100 | 544 |
| profile picture | >100 | 507 |
| user profile | >100 | 4,979 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rathly Profile Avatars free?
Yes. Rathly Profile Avatars is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Rathly Profile Avatars safe to use in 2026?
Rathly Profile Avatars works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rathly Profile Avatars?
Rathly Profile Avatars is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 253 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rathly Profile Avatars work with WordPress 7.1?
Rathly Profile Avatars is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Rathly Profile Avatars last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 18, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Rathly Profile Avatars?
Rathly Profile Avatars is developed and maintained by Rathly Marketing.

### What are the best alternatives to Rathly Profile Avatars?
The most popular alternatives to Rathly Profile Avatars are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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