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author_avatar

20+ installs · #27,276 most popular

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Closest match
Custom Profile Picture
Shares 3 of author_avatar's 5 tags.
Most installed
Ultimate Member
200K+ active installs.
Best rated
Basic User Avatars
4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews.
Most recently updated
WhatAvatar
Updated on Nov 5, 2026.
  1. Custom Profile Picture

    by Iftakharul Islam

    Replace default Gravatars with custom profile pictures! Upload from media library or device. Bulk manage all users from one beautiful admin page.

    Installs
    300+
    Rank
    #10,912
    Rating
    4.0(4)
    Updated
    4 months ago

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  2. User Profile Picture

    by Cozmoslabs

    Set a custom profile image (avatar) for a user using the standard WordPress media upload tool.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #895
    Rating
    4.6(59)
    Updated
    4 months ago

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  3. Basic User Avatars

    by Jared Atchison

    Add an avatar upload field on frontend pages and Edit Profile screen so users can add a custom profile picture.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,189
    Rating
    4.7(42)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  4. Custom User Profile Photo

    by Vincent Listrani

    Add a customized User Profile photo to a WordPress user profile.

    Installs
    4K+
    Rank
    #3,300
    Rating
    4.4(26)
    Updated
    9 years ago

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  5. Easy Author Avatar Image

    by Mukesh Panchal

    Upload an author image right from your profile page with the click of a button.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,613
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  6. User Avatar

    by Saad Iqbal

    Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.

    Installs
    800+
    Rank
    #7,582
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    3 years ago

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  7. ChargeWP

    by ChargeWP

    Change your profile picture instantly from the front end. Simple, fast, and built to feel like part of WordPress.

    Installs
    30+
    Rank
    #25,107
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    11 months ago

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  8. Easy Avatar Upload

    by Kamrul Islam

    Allows users to upload and manage a custom profile picture using the WordPress media library with enhanced security and user experience.

    Installs
    20+
    Rank
    #27,877
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  9. WhatAvatar

    by Ruben Garcia

    Turn user profile pictures into customizable, privacy-first avatars that boost member engagement!

    Installs
    10+
    Rank
    #29,772
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  10. Ultimate Member

    by Ultimate Member

    Membership & community plugin with user profiles, registration & login, member directories, content restriction, user roles and much more.

    Installs
    200K+
    Rank
    #274
    Rating
    4.4(1.4K)
    Updated
    6 days ago

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  11. One User Avatar

    by One Designs

    Use any image from your WordPress Media Library as a custom user avatar or user profile picture. Add your own Default Avatar.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #443
    Rating
    4.7(41)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  12. Simple Local Avatars

    by 10up

    Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #312
    Rating
    4.6(89)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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