WP Avatar
WordPress avatar is now easier by WP Avatar. WP Avatar allows you to use any photos uploaded into your Media Library as an avatar instead of using Gravatar.
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WP Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Avatar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| profile | >100 |
| user | >100 |
| user avatar | >100 |
| wp avatar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About WP Avatar
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
WordPress avatar is now easier by WP Avatar. WP Avatar allows you to use any photos uploaded into your Media Library as an avatar instead of using Gravatar.
Features
- Upload avatar image from your computer.
- Choose an image from Media Library.
- Allow anyone can upload avatar (Subscriber can upload avatar).
- Automagically remove old image when you upload a new avatar (Avoid data redundancy).
- Allow change default avatar.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the “/wp-content/plugins/wp-avatar/” directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Go Edit Profile -> find “Avatar Upload”.
Changelog
Fixed: error can't upload default avatar if image size smaller than thumbnail size.
0.1.2
- Fixed: error can’t upload default avatar if image size smaller than thumbnail size.
0.1.1
- Added: allow change default avatar.
0.1.0
- Initial Release.
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FAQ
WP Avatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is WP Avatar free?
Yes. WP Avatar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Avatar safe to use in 2026?
WP Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Avatar?
WP Avatar is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,221 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Avatar need?
WP Avatar requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Avatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 18, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes WP Avatar?
WP Avatar is developed and maintained by tomiup.
What are the best alternatives to WP Avatar?
The most popular alternatives to WP Avatar are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).
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