# WP Custom Avatar

> WP Custom Avatar has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Custom Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**WP Custom Avatar – This light plugin adds the capability to change the default Avatar in your website. This is usually displayed when a person without a gravatar comments on your blog. 1. Configure the plugin by going…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 12,793
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+14.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 23, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hareesh S (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hareesh-pillai/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-custom-avatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-avatar/) | #2 | 14 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #14 | 89 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #22 | 217 |
| [user logo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-logo/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom avatar | >100 | 988 |
| gravatar | >100 | 525 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| user logo | >100 | 3,496 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | 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 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Custom Avatar free?
Yes. WP Custom Avatar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Custom Avatar safe to use in 2026?
WP Custom Avatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Custom Avatar?
WP Custom Avatar is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,793 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Custom Avatar work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Custom Avatar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, 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 Custom Avatar need?
WP Custom Avatar requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Custom Avatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on December 23, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes WP Custom Avatar?
WP Custom Avatar is developed and maintained by Hareesh S.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Custom Avatar?
The most popular alternatives to WP Custom Avatar are WP First Letter Avatar (2K+ installs), Custom Profile Picture (300+ installs) and Letter Avatars (200+ installs).


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