Author or User Imagev3.0.0
Allow registered users to upload a local avatar image and set an optional default image for the site.
Alternatives to Author Avatars List/Block
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Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
WP User Avatarsv2.2.0
Allow registered users to upload and select their own avatars.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Avatars for MC by MrDinov0.0.3
Replace WordPress avatars with Minecraft-style heads using Minecraft usernames (and future custom skin features).
WP Post Author is the ultimate solution for an Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, and Local Avatars. Easily manage Author Bios, Co-authors, …
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Display author profiles and team members in Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, and widgets — grid, carousel, list, and single profile.