# Best Custom Avatar Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 14 custom avatar plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP First Letter Avatar, WP Custom Avatar, Custom Profile Picture.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 11, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WP Custom Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-avatar/) | 400+ | 5/5 (7) | Dec 23, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Profile Picture – Replace Gravatar with Your Own Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-profile-picture/) | 300+ | 4/5 (4) | Jun 29, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [Letter Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/letter-avatars/) | 200+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Mar 3, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced User Avatar / Custom Profile Picture Uploader for WordPress, WooCommerce, and BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmake-advance-user-avatar/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 10, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 | [GITST CUSTOM AVATAR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gitst-custom-avatar-user-profile-pictures-manager/) | 30+ | — | Dec 28, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [JennyStudio Identicons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jennystudio-identicons/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [WPMyAvatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmyavatar/) | 10+ | — | Aug 20, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Better Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-comments/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 11, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 11 | [Avatar Project](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/avatar-project/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 16, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 12 | [Custom Profile Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-profile-avatar/) | 10+ | — | Feb 13, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 13 | [ToolnPlay User Profile Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toolnplay-user-profile-enhancer/) | <10 | — | Jul 29, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 14 | [Comment Name Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-name-avatar/) | <10 | — | Apr 27, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular custom avatar plugin for WordPress?
WP First Letter Avatar is the most popular custom avatar plugin with 2K+ active installs and a 4.7/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many custom avatar plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 14 plugins tagged “custom avatar” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which custom avatar plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, WP First Letter Avatar has the highest rating at 4.7/5 from 33 reviews.

### Are these custom avatar plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 14 custom avatar plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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