Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Alternatives to Basic User Avatars
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
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.
User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Easy Author Avatar Imagev1.5.1
Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.
Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.
Let logged-in members edit their own profile and upload a profile photo from the front end. No media library access. Works with any membership plugin.
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.