/ Plugin Category

/ User Management & Authentication

/ User Profiles & Avatars

/ Avatar Manager

Avatar Manager

By CÄtÄlin Dogaru

User Management & Authentication / User Profiles & Avatars

Avatar Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

Avatar Manager for WordPress allows users to store avatars locally and choose between Gravatar or self-hosted images. It enhances user profiles with improved workflow and custom permissions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 39+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Avatar Manager for WordPress is a sweet and simple plugin for storing avatars locally and more. Easily.

Enhance your WordPress website by letting your users choose between using Gravatar or a self-hosted avatar image right from their profile screen. Improved workflow, on-demand image generation and custom user permissions under a native interface. Say hello to the Avatar Manager plugin.

Avatar Manager is a user-driven project, and all developments and enhancements depend on users like you! Become a contributor or make a donation, and get your name featured in front of a growing audience.

Thank you for choosing to contribute to Avatar Manager!

Comparing to Alternatives

Avatar Manager is a straightforward plugin for managing user avatars without relying on Gravatar. Compared to similar plugins, it offers a simple approach with some limitations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Allows avatar uploads directly in user edit screen
Does not depend on Gravatar, useful where Gravatar is disabled
Lightweight and easy to use
Compatible with recent WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Lacks settings options on Discussion page
Limited customization features
No active development or clear support status
May cause conflicts with some plugins like User Submitted Posts

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's usefulness but also points out some issues and missing features.

Positive highlights

'Very helpful!' - wndrlstuser
'Excellent plugin, magic!' - newsblaze
'Very useful plugin, thank you!' - fiftin
'Works in WP 6.4.2 and supports Gravatar by default' - Dennis Bareis

Common complaints

Missing options on Settings > Discussion page
Causes conflicts with User Submitted Posts plugin
Uncertainty about ongoing support and updates
Some features do not work as expected

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates and metadata maintenance
Limited feature set compared to alternatives
Potential compatibility issues with other plugins

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills avatar management plugin that allows uploading avatars without relying on Gravatar.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced avatar customization, active support, or integration with many other plugins may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic avatar upload functionality directly in the user profile without any cost or premium upsells.

Final Verdict

Avatar Manager is a lightweight and straightforward solution for managing user avatars without Gravatar dependency. It is appreciated for its simplicity and ease of use but lacks advanced features and active development.

Users should consider it if they need basic avatar management and are okay with limited settings and potential compatibility issues. For more robust needs, exploring alternative plugins might be beneficial.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Avatar Manager plugin.

Avatars

Gravatar

Profile

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, you can choose between your Gravatar and your custom avatar under the Users Your Profile Screen.

Yes, you can easily add your own by adding a filter to the avatar_defaults hook. After uploading the new image to your theme files, add this to your theme’s function.php file:

<?php function custom_avatar_defaults ( $avatar_defaults ) {     $avatar_url = get_bloginfo( 'template_directory' ) . '/images/avatar-default.png';     $avatar_defaults[$avatar_url] = __( 'Custom Default Avatar', 'mytextdomain' );      return $avatar_defaults; }  add_filter( 'avatar_defaults', 'custom_avatar_defaults' ); ?>

Now, go to Settings Discussion Screen and select your new avatar from the list.