Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Alternatives to Easy Author Avatar Image
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
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.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!
User Profile Picturev2.6.4
Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
AM-Avatarv1.0
High-performance avatar management with automatic WebP conversion and custom directory integration.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!