Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Alternatives to WP User Avatars
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Replace Gravatar with a custom profile picture from your Media Library, shown everywhere WordPress displays avatars. Lightweight, no settings.
A lightweight avatar manager that lets users select and manage profile pictures using the WordPress Media Library.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
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.
Custom user avatars with no Gravatar account required: upload and manage a local profile picture from any WordPress profile.
Simple Local Avatarsv2.8.6
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Rathly Profile Avatarsv1.0.0
Replace standard Gravatar with custom uploaded images for author avatars.
Author or User Imagev3.0.0
Allow registered users to upload a local avatar image and set an optional default image for the site.
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.