Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Alternatives to Profile widget
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Local user avatars for WordPress: upload a profile photo, pick a preset, or auto-generate colourful initials. No Gravatar, no Media Library clutter.
Allow registered users to upload a local avatar image and set an optional default image for the site.
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
A lightweight avatar manager that lets users select and manage profile pictures using the WordPress Media Library.
Display lists of user avatars using widgets or shortcodes. With Gutenberg support.
Allow users to upload their profile picture from the frontend using a shortcode.
Custom user profiles plugin ❤ with paid memberships, groups, communities, content restriction, user registration, messaging, WooCommerce memberships, …
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.