The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
Alternatives to Better Gravatar generated icons
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Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Better Commentsv3.0.0
Make your WordPress comments feel native to your design.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
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.
Custom Profile Avatarv1.4.1
Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.
Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.
JennyStudio Identiconsv1.3.3
Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.
Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!