Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
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Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.
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.
Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
Custom Profile Avatarv1.4.1
Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.
Easy Author Avatar Imagev1.5.1
Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!
JennyStudio Identiconsv1.3.3
Replace the default Gravatar avatars on WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress with Material Design-style Identicons avatars.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!