# WPMyAvatar

> WPMyAvatar has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WPMyAvatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Add a custom avatar (profile picture) from the Wordpress Media Library as user profile picture instead of gravatar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,314
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** frametagmedia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/frametagmedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpmyavatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatar/) | #52 | 119 |
| [custom avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-avatar/) | #9 | 14 |
| [custom profile pic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-profile-pic/) | #1 | 1 |
| [customization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customization/) | #38 | 114 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | >100 | 355 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avatar | >100 | 1,534 |
| custom avatar | >100 | 988 |
| custom profile pic | #11 | 13 |
| customization | >100 | 6,584 |
| media library | >100 | 5,368 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Local Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-local-avatars/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (89) | Aug 19, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [One User Avatar / User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (41) | Aug 21, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metronet-profile-picture/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Jul 9, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [Basic User Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basic-user-avatars/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (42) | Nov 15, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [WP User Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-avatars/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Leira Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-letter-avatar/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Dec 18, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 10 | [User Profile Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/users-profile-picture/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 7, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WPMyAvatar safe to use in 2026?
WPMyAvatar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WPMyAvatar?
WPMyAvatar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,314 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WPMyAvatar work with WordPress 7.1?
WPMyAvatar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WPMyAvatar last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 20, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WPMyAvatar?
WPMyAvatar is developed and maintained by frametagmedia.

### What are the best alternatives to WPMyAvatar?
The most popular alternatives to WPMyAvatar are Gravatar Enhanced (100K+ installs), Simple Local Avatars (100K+ installs) and One User Avatar (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmyavatar/ · Generated 2026-10-04 19:42 UTC by PageForge