A lightweight avatar manager that lets users select and manage profile pictures using the WordPress Media Library.
Alternatives to Simple User Avatar
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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.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
Find used and unused WordPress images, see exactly where images are used, and permanently remove unnecessary media files.
Remove image backgrounds directly from the WordPress Media Library using AI and create transparent PNG or WebP images without leaving WordPress.