Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Alternatives to User Profile Picture – Custom Local Avatars
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
AM-Avatarv1.0
High-performance avatar management with automatic WebP conversion and custom directory integration.
Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
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.
Advanced User Avatar | Custom Profile Picture Uploader for WordPress, WooCommerce, and BuddyPressv2.1.2
Let users upload a custom user avatar and profile picture from their device or webcam, stored on your own server instead of Gravatar.
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
A lightweight avatar manager that lets users select and manage profile pictures using the WordPress Media Library.
WP User Avatarsv2.2.0
Allow registered users to upload and select their own avatars.