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Disable User Gravatar

v3.1

by Marcus (aka @msykes) · updated 4 years ago

Stops WordPress from grabbing a user avatar using their registrated email from gravatar.com.

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Rank
#4,269
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,640
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
42.7K
42,691 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
10 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +23.8% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~18d

Disable User Gravatar at a glance

Disable User Gravatar is a WordPress plugin by Marcus (aka @msykes) with 2K+ active installs, the #4,269 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 24% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 3.1 came out on Nov 1, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It leads the 15 plugins tagged “Activity Stream”. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

397 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Disable User Gravatar Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDisable User Gravatar
Nov 2, 202636
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202621
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202614
Oct 26, 202624
Oct 25, 202633
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202627
Oct 22, 202623
Oct 21, 202613
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202623
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202618
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 20267
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 202611

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,637 · -0.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.6K2.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,637
Nov 8, 20262,636
Nov 7, 20262,635
Nov 5, 20262,636
Nov 4, 20262,634
Nov 3, 20262,635
Nov 2, 20262,637
Nov 1, 20262,645
Oct 31, 20262,643
Oct 30, 20262,651
Oct 29, 20262,653
Oct 28, 20262,651
Oct 27, 20262,651

Rank over time

#4,269 · down 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.3K#4.3K#4.3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,269
Nov 8, 2026#4,271
Nov 7, 2026#4,274
Nov 6, 2026#4,279
Nov 5, 2026#4,271
Nov 4, 2026#4,272
Nov 3, 2026#4,272
Nov 2, 2026#4,266
Nov 1, 2026#4,261
Oct 31, 2026#4,263
Oct 30, 2026#4,258
Oct 29, 2026#4,261
Oct 28, 2026#4,273
Oct 27, 2026#4,270
Oct 16, 2026#4,263

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.04%
Nov 8, 2026+0.04%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.08%
Nov 4, 2026-0.04%
Nov 3, 2026-0.08%
Nov 2, 2026-0.30%
Nov 1, 2026+0.08%
Oct 31, 2026-0.30%
Oct 30, 2026-0.07%
Oct 29, 2026+0.07%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4273 → #4271
    • Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.195%
  • Other4.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.1
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
6.1.16
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 8, 2009
Last updated
Nov 1, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Disable User Gravatar

How many websites use Disable User Gravatar?

Disable User Gravatar is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,269 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Disable User Gravatar been downloaded?

42,691 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Disable User Gravatar last updated?

Version 3.1 came out on Nov 1, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release

Is Disable User Gravatar compatible with the latest WordPress?

Disable User Gravatar’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.

Does Disable User Gravatar have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable User Gravatar. See its security record

Is Disable User Gravatar still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Disable User Gravatar have?

5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Disable User Gravatar?

The plugins most like Disable User Gravatar, by the tags they share, are One User Avatar (100K+), Simple Local Avatars (100K+) and User Profile Picture (40K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

10 reviews

  • 5 stars: 10 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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Disable User Gravatar
Estimated installs≈ 2,640
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews10
Total downloads42.7K
AuthorMarcus (aka @msykes)
First releasedDec 8, 2009
Version3.1
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 1, 2022

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