Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.
Alternatives to Private Avatars for BuddyPress
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Enhances BuddyPress registration by allowing users to upload avatars during sign-up.
Let users upload a custom user avatar and profile picture from their device or webcam, stored on your own server instead of Gravatar.
Replace WordPress avatars with Minecraft-style heads using Minecraft usernames (and future custom skin features).
Allow registered users to upload and select their own avatars.
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Display lists of user avatars using widgets or shortcodes. With Gutenberg support.
The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
Custom avatar, captcha, and thread interaction system. Custom avatars, comment history, gamification badges, voting, and advanced spam defense.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.