Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Alternatives to User Avatar – Reloaded
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User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Easy Author Avatar Imagev1.5.1
Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.
Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
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.
Let logged-in members edit their own profile and upload a profile photo from the front end. No media library access. Works with any membership plugin.