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.
Alternatives to Leira Letter Avatar
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Display lists of user avatars using widgets or shortcodes. With Gutenberg support.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Fallback images, dynamic text placeholders, initials avatars, brand colours, and image-health tools for WordPress.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
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.
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!