Custom Profile Avatarv1.4.1
Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.
Alternatives to WP First Letter Avatar
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JennyStudio Identiconsv1.3.3
Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.
Better Commentsv3.0.0
Make your WordPress comments feel native to your design.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Advanced User Avatar | Custom Profile Picture Uploader for WordPress, WooCommerce, and BuddyPressv2.1.2
Let users upload a custom user avatar and profile picture from their device or webcam, stored on your own server instead of Gravatar.
Custom avatar, captcha, and thread interaction system. Custom avatars, comment history, gamification badges, voting, and advanced spam defense.
The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Decent Commentsv3.0.2
Decent Comments shows what people say. A more engaging way to show comments.