Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.
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Reliable WordPress email delivery with multiple providers, two connections, Return Path, Reply-To and visual AND/OR routing.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Change your profile picture instantly from the front end. Simple, fast, and built to feel like part of WordPress.
Simple User Avatar helps users to add or remove their avatar using images from his Media Library.
Better Commentsv3.0.0
Make your WordPress comments feel native to your design.
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.