Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Alternatives to AP Gravatars
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Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Change your profile picture instantly from the front end. Simple, fast, and built to feel like part of WordPress.
Real Simple Avatarv1.0.4
Local user avatars for WordPress: upload a profile photo, pick a preset, or auto-generate colourful initials. No Gravatar, no Media Library clutter.
The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
AM-Avatarv1.0
High-performance avatar management with automatic WebP conversion and custom directory integration.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
Advanced User Avatar | Custom Profile Picture Uploader for WordPress, WooCommerce, and BuddyPressv2.1.2
Let users upload a custom user avatar and profile picture from their device or webcam, stored on your own server instead of Gravatar.
A lightweight avatar manager that lets users select and manage profile pictures using the WordPress Media Library.