Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Alternatives to Simple Local Avatars
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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.
Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
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.
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Easy Author Avatar Imagev1.5.1
Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
WP User Avatarsv2.2.0
Allow registered users to upload and select their own avatars.