Simple Local Avatars
By 10up
Description
This plugin adds an avatar upload field to user profiles for users with media permissions. It generates requested sizes on demand, similar to Gravatar, ensuring your avatars look great.
To use, simply edit a user profile and scroll down to the new 'Avatar' field. The plugin automatically handles cropping and sizing for you.
Avatars are stored in the 'uploads' folder, just like other media. The interface is simple and native, and it fully supports Gravatar and default avatars if no local avatar is set. You can also disable Gravatar if preferred.
The plugin generates requested avatar sizes on demand and stores them for efficiency. Additionally, you can control whether lower privilege users, such as subscribers and contributors, can upload their own avatars. It also allows for rating local avatars, similar to Gravatar.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Local Avatars plugin.
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FAQ
No. Simple Local Avatars neither collects, stores, nor sends any PII data of visitors or avatar users on the host site or to 10up or other services.
Contributors and developers
“Simple Local Avatars” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
2.8.5 – August 6, 2025
WPS
6.39
Average
Ratings
4.6 out of 5 | 89
Version
2.8.5
Last updated
3 weeks ago
Active installations
100,000+
WordPress version
6.9 or higher
PHP version
7.4 or higher
Languages
22Tags
Avatar,Gravatar,Profile,User Photos,UsersOther plugins you might like
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