Rathly Profile Avatars
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Rathly Profile Avatars stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author | >100 |
| avatar | >100 |
| gravatar | >100 |
| profile picture | >100 |
| user profile | >100 |
About Rathly Profile Avatars
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Rathly Profile Avatars replaces the default Gravatar with your own uploaded images, giving every user a custom profile picture chosen straight from the WordPress Media Library. No external services, no accounts to create, and no code required. Each user sets their avatar on their own profile screen, and it appears everywhere your theme shows an avatar.
Gravatar ties a user’s photo to their email address on a third-party service, which is not always what you want. Maybe your authors do not have Gravatar accounts, maybe you want consistent on-brand headshots for a team or about-us page, or maybe you would simply rather keep avatar images on your own site. Rathly Profile Avatars lets you do exactly that while still working with any theme that relies on the standard WordPress avatar functions.
Because it hooks the core get_avatar and get_avatar_url filters, your custom images show up in comments, author boxes, the admin bar, the users list, and anywhere else WordPress renders an avatar. If a user has not set a custom image, the normal Gravatar is used, so nothing breaks.
Features
- Upload custom avatars from the WordPress Media Library
- Replaces Gravatar everywhere standard avatar functions are used
- Per-user: each person manages their own avatar on their profile
- Works with any theme that uses get_avatar or get_avatar_url
- Responsive images with automatic sizing
- No third-party services: nothing leaves your site
- Clean uninstall: removes its data when the plugin is deleted
Useful links
Usage
- Go to your user profile (Users → Your Profile)
- Scroll down to the “Rathly Profile Avatars” section
- Click “Choose Image” to select or upload your avatar
- Save your profile
- Your custom avatar will now appear instead of Gravatar
Installation
- Upload the
rathly-profile-avatarsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to your user profile to upload a custom avatar
Frequently asked questions
Will this replace all instances of Gravatar?
Yes, this plugin will replace Gravatar anywhere that uses WordPress’s standard avatar functions (get_avatar or get_avatar_url).
What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
Your site will revert to using Gravatar for user avatars. Your uploaded images will remain in the media library.
What image sizes are supported?
You can upload any size image. The plugin will automatically resize the display according to the theme’s requirements. For best results, use a square image.
Does this send any data to a third-party service?
No. Avatar images are stored in your own WordPress Media Library, and the plugin makes no external API calls. Nothing leaves your site.
Where can I get help?
Read the full guide on the plugin page, or reach out through our contact page.
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FAQ
Rathly Profile Avatars: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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