Live from WordPress.org · Oct 3, 2026
Best Local Avatar Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “local avatar” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Local Avatars by Nocksoft with 200+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Local Avatars by Nocksoft
Adds support for local avatars as an alternative to Gravatar.
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200+ |
| 2 |
Custom Post Avatar
Custom Post Avatar gives you the possibility to replace your default avatar by a custom…
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10+ |
| 3 |
Real Simple Avatar
Local user avatars for WordPress: upload a profile photo, pick a preset, or auto-generate…
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10+ |
Top Local Avatar plugins, head to head
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Popularity first, then a health check you can trust
Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular local avatar plugin for WordPress?
Local Avatars by Nocksoft is the most popular local avatar plugin with 200+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many local avatar plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “local avatar” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these local avatar plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 3 local 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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