WordPress plugin comparison
author_avatar vs WhatAvatar
At a glance
- author_avatar has more active installs: 20+, against 10+ for WhatAvatar.
- On a typical day, WhatAvatar is downloaded about 27 times, author_avatar about 1.
- author_avatar has no reviews yet.
- WhatAvatar was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Mar 7, 2014 for author_avatar.
- WhatAvatar is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.8.41 for author_avatar.
- author_avatar has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for WhatAvatar.
Line by line
WhatAvatar leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  author_avatar |  WhatAvatar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,482 | #30,047 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 524 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.8.41 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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