Simple User Avatar

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 35% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

1. ★★★★★ Generosus

   1.9y ago

   If you’re looking for simplicity, performance, and support in a plugin, this one is it. It works “out of the box” and does exactly what it says. Support is phenomenal as well. Job well done. Thank you!

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2. ★★★★★ naturohair

   2.2y ago

   Simple and easy to use

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3. ★★★★★ Sunny

   3.2y ago

   Easy. Quick drop in when client requests this feature.

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4. ★★★★★ Łukasz

   4.6y ago

   Thanks for this great idea. It should be native option in wordpress 🙂

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5. ★★★★★ bistromatic

   4.6y ago

   This is just what I needed! Did never like the tie to Gravatar. And the little donation reminder doesn’t bother me at all. 🙂 Kudos!

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6. ★★★★★ neuroticartist

   5.2y ago

   Irritating pop up asking for donations ALL THE TIME. Choosing the button that says “Hide for 1 month” actually hides until the next screen refresh – you want a review? Here’s mine. THIS IS AN IRRATATING PLUGIN – DONT DOWNLOAD IT. This topic was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by neuroticartist.

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7. ★★★★★ Sprintally ®

   5.2y ago

   Irritating popup on admin asking for donation on every refresh or cache clan. Please keep that popup away.

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8. ★★★★★ juanhs12

   5.4y ago

   not put the image

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 5.0 Release Date – 26 June 2026 Fixed vulnerabilities 5.0
2. — Version 4.9 Release Date – 28 May 2026 Support for WordPress 7.0 4.9
3. — Version 4.8 Release Date – 6 February 2026 Support for WordPress 6.9 4.8
4. — Version 4.7 Release Date – 14 November 2024 Bug fix in get_avatar_filter() function 4.7
5. — Version 4.6 Release Date – 13 November 2024 Bug fix PHP code 4.6
6. — Version 4.5 Release Date – 14 October 2024 Bug fix in WP Menu > Settings > Discussion 4.5

1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 4.3 Simple User Avatar <= 4.9 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
   2026-06-29 CVE-2026-57676 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 4.9 Patched in 5.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 14 languages, 12 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-03-05 10K+ → 20K+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Simple Local Avatars 100K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• One User Avatar | User Profile Picture 100K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• User Profile Picture 40K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Basic User Avatars 20K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags C
• WP User Avatars 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
• Meks Smart Author Widget 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D

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Simple User Avatar: 20K+ active installs, 4.6★ (18 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/simple-user-avatar