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Custom Profile Avatar
v1.4.1 · by Hakan
Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.
About this plugin
Custom Profile Avatar allows you to upload and manage WordPress user avatars directly from your dashboard — no external services required.
By default, WordPress uses Gravatar for profile images. This plugin gives you full control by letting you:
- Upload a custom avatar from your profile page
- Replace the default WordPress avatar instantly
- Disable Gravatar completely
- Keep avatar data local to your site
No more forcing users to create Gravatar accounts. No unnecessary external requests. Just simple, clean avatar management.
Features
- Upload custom avatars for users
- Override default WordPress avatars
- Option to disable Gravatar
- Lightweight and fast
- Easy-to-use interface inside the profile page
- Privacy-friendly (no third-party calls)