WP User Avatars — WordPress User Profile Plugin
by John James Jacoby · WordPress.org page · Website
WP User Avatars has 20,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 321,998 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 28, 2026, tested up to WordPress 5.8.15.
WP User Avatars at a glance
Is WP User Avatars well maintained?
WP User Avatars reviews and ratings
29 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where WP User Avatars ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP User Avatars appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best User Profile Plugins | #16 by tag, not in search | #37 | – |
WP User Avatars alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with WP User Avatars.
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Author Avatars 4,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Simple Local Avatars 100,000+ installs · 4.6 -
Basic User Avatars 20,000+ installs · 4.7 -
One User Avatar 100,000+ installs · 4.7 -
User Profile Picture 40,000+ installs · 4.6
Details
Allow registered users to upload & select their own avatars.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP User Avatars competes in
Tags
- avatar
- local
- media
- profile
- user
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- Version
- 1.4.1
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2026
- First published
- Oct 15, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 5.8.15
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP User Avatars FAQ
How many active installs does WP User Avatars have?
WordPress.org reports 20,000+ active installs for WP User Avatars as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP User Avatars still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on March 28, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 5.8.15.
Is WP User Avatars free?
WP User Avatars is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP User Avatars rank among User Profile Plugins?
WP User Avatars is #37 in the WordPress.org User Profile Plugins ranking.