Default Gravatar Sans
v1.1.2by raohmaru · updated 9 years ago
Disables Gravatar.com avatar, and allows one local default avatar image for users without avatar in his profile.
- Rank
- #21,568
- Down37 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,605 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Default Gravatar Sans at a glance
Default Gravatar Sans is a WordPress plugin by raohmaru with 40+ active installs, the #21,568 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Oct 3, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 94 plugins tagged “gravatar”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Default Gravatar Sans |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -11.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,568 · down 420 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,568 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,531 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,651 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,555 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,633 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,419 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,403 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,442 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,404 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,441 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,463 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,180 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,171 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,148 |
Growth %
Average -0.94% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -11.54% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21171 → #21633Installs 50+ → 40+
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 30, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 3, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Default Gravatar Sans
How many websites use Default Gravatar Sans?
Default Gravatar Sans is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,568 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Default Gravatar Sans been downloaded?
4,605 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Default Gravatar Sans last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Oct 3, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Default Gravatar Sans compatible with the latest WordPress?
Default Gravatar Sans’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Default Gravatar Sans still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Default Gravatar Sans have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Default Gravatar Sans?
The plugins most like Default Gravatar Sans, by the tags they share, are One User Avatar (100K+), Simple Local Avatars (100K+) and User Profile Picture (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | raohmaru |
| First released | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2017 |
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