Detect and block temporary emails from registering on your website using the Temp Mail Detector plugin.
Alternatives to Validate Gravatar
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Change your profile picture instantly from the front end. Simple, fast, and built to feel like part of WordPress.
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.
Mirror Gravatarv1.5
Locally mirror commenters' Gravatar or Mastodon profile images.