Local Avatars by Nocksoft
v1.0.1by Rafael @ Nocksoft · updated 2 years ago
Adds support for local avatars as an alternative to Gravatar.
- Rank
- #11,945
- Down40 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 244
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,924 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Local Avatars by Nocksoft at a glance
Local Avatars by Nocksoft is a WordPress plugin by Rafael @ Nocksoft with 200+ active installs, the #11,945 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 16, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 4 plugins tagged “local avatar”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats128 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Local Avatars by Nocksoft |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 244 · -5.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 246 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 258 |
Rank over time
#11,945 · down 56 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,945 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,905 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,931 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,885 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,928 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,898 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,932 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,904 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,914 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,840 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,834 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,854 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,815 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,889 |
Growth %
Average -0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.80% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.49% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11815 → #11928Downloads +133.3%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 6, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 16, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Local Avatars by Nocksoft
How many websites use Local Avatars by Nocksoft?
Local Avatars by Nocksoft is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,945 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Local Avatars by Nocksoft been downloaded?
2,924 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Local Avatars by Nocksoft last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 16, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Local Avatars by Nocksoft compatible with the latest WordPress?
Local Avatars by Nocksoft’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Local Avatars by Nocksoft still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Local Avatars by Nocksoft have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Local Avatars by Nocksoft?
The plugins most like Local Avatars by Nocksoft, by the tags they share, are One User Avatar (100K+), Simple Local Avatars (100K+) and Simple User Avatar (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 244 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | Rafael @ Nocksoft |
| First released | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 16, 2024 |
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