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WP Custom Avatar

v1.2.1

by Hareesh S · updated 3 years ago

WP Custom Avatar adds the capability to change the default Avatar in your website.

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Rank
#9,300
Down27 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 459
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
12.9K
12,940 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
7 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +16.7% (30d)·Toward 500+ · ETA ~17d

WP Custom Avatar at a glance

WP Custom Avatar is a WordPress plugin by Hareesh S with 400+ active installs, the #9,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Dec 23, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 15 plugins tagged “custom avatar”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

86 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Custom Avatar Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0510Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateWP Custom Avatar
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 202610
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20266
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 459 · -4.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.460470480Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026459
Nov 8, 2026461
Nov 7, 2026459
Nov 5, 2026460
Nov 4, 2026463
Nov 3, 2026461
Nov 2, 2026462
Nov 1, 2026461
Oct 31, 2026462
Oct 30, 2026463
Oct 29, 2026462
Oct 28, 2026464
Oct 27, 2026481

Rank over time

#9,300 · down 37 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#9.3K#9.3K#9.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#9,300
Nov 8, 2026#9,273
Nov 7, 2026#9,296
Nov 6, 2026#9,289
Nov 5, 2026#9,283
Nov 4, 2026#9,253
Nov 3, 2026#9,271
Nov 2, 2026#9,264
Nov 1, 2026#9,277
Oct 31, 2026#9,255
Oct 30, 2026#9,262
Oct 29, 2026#9,273
Oct 28, 2026#9,267
Oct 27, 2026#9,263

Growth %

Average -0.36% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.43%
Nov 8, 2026+0.44%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026-0.65%
Nov 4, 2026+0.43%
Nov 3, 2026-0.22%
Nov 2, 2026+0.22%
Nov 1, 2026-0.22%
Oct 31, 2026-0.22%
Oct 30, 2026+0.22%
Oct 29, 2026-0.43%
Oct 28, 2026-3.53%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026400+
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #9267 → #9283
    • Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16

Versions in use

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

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.1
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
6.1.16
Requires PHP
5.2
First released
Aug 21, 2015
Last updated
Dec 23, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Custom Avatar

How many websites use WP Custom Avatar?

WP Custom Avatar is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Custom Avatar been downloaded?

12,940 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WP Custom Avatar last updated?

Version 1.2.1 came out on Dec 23, 2022 (3 years ago).

Is WP Custom Avatar compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Custom Avatar’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.

Is WP Custom Avatar still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Custom Avatar have?

5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Custom Avatar?

The plugins most like WP Custom Avatar, by the tags they share, are Custom Profile Picture (300+), Letter Avatars (200+) and One User Avatar (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

7 reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 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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WP Custom Avatar
Estimated installs≈ 459
Reported installs400+
Rating5.0
Reviews7
Total downloads12.9K
AuthorHareesh S
First releasedAug 21, 2015
Version1.2.1
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP5.2
Last updatedDec 23, 2022

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