Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.
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Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Simple User Avatar helps users to add or remove their avatar using images from his Media Library.
User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
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.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Change your profile picture instantly from the front end. Simple, fast, and built to feel like part of WordPress.
Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!
Custom Profile Avatarv1.4.1
Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.
Easy Author Avatar Imagev1.5.1
Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.