WPMyAvatar
Add a custom avatar (profile picture) from the Wordpress Media Library as user profile picture instead of gravatar.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (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 WPMyAvatar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatar | >100 |
| custom avatar | >100 |
| custom profile pic | #11 |
| customization | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WPMyAvatar
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Add a custom avatar (profile picture) from the WordPress Media Library as user profile picture instead of gravatar. Perfect for customization and personalization of your website for you and your users.
Shortcode to show a user avatar anywhere on your site – [my_avatar userId=\’1\’ size=\’150\’ alt=\’User Avatar\’]
- please note users must be an author or higher to upload a custom avatar/profile picture
Installation
Install from WordPress plugin gallery or download the zip from https://frametagmedia.com.au/pluginpages/wpmyavatar/ and install manually via the plugin upload in WordPress.
Changelog
1.1 – Fixed saving blank path even if previously selected image existed
1.0 – WordPress uses MyAvatar as default avatar output
0.9 – added shortcode
0.5 – initial development testing
0.1 – initial development
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FAQ
WPMyAvatar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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