Paul Bearne

<p>This plugin makes it easy to <em>display lists of user avatars</em>, grouped by user roles, on your (multiuser) site. It also allows you to <em>insert single avatars</em> for blog users or any email address into a post or page – great for displaying an image of someone you’re talking about.</p>
<p>It makes use of built-in WordPress (core) functions to retrieve user information and get avatars.</p>
<p>Integrates with: Gutenberg, BuddyPress, xprofile, Multisite, Wpmu, BBPress, co-authors.</p>
<p>Avatar lists can be inserted into your sidebar by adding a widget or into posts/pages by using a <a href="http://authoravatars.wordpress.com/documentation/authoravatars-shortcode/" rel="nofollow ugc">shortcode</a>. The plugin comes with a tinymce editor plugin which makes inserting shortcodes very easy.</p>
<p>This also provides Gutenberg Block for use with the Gutenberg editor.<br />
Please help with the plugin Translations at https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/author-avatars.</p>
<p>Both the shortcode and widget and Gutenberg Block can be configured to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Show a custom title (widget only)</li>
<li>Only show specific user groups and/or hide certain users</li>
<li>Limit the number of users shown</li>
<li>Change the sort order of users or show in random order</li>
<li>Adjust the size of user avatars</li>
<li>Optionally show a user’s name or biography</li>
<li>Show users from the current blog, all blogs or a selection of blogs (on WPMU/Multisite)</li>
<li>Group users by their blog (when showing from multiple blogs), and show the blog name above each grouping.</li>
<li>Support users from Co-Author Plus, Ultimate Member, BBpress and BuddyPress (xprofile)</li>
<li>Limit the number of avatars per page for large sets by adding a page_size to the shortcode e.g. “page_size=30” (shortcode only)</li>
</ul>
<p>Additionally, single user avatars can be inserted using the <a href="http://authoravatars.wordpress.com/documentation/show_avatar-shortcode/" rel="nofollow ugc">show_avatar shortcode</a> and configured to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Adjust the size of the user avatar.</li>
<li>Align the avatar left, centered or right.<br />
The Gutenberg Block support both single user avatars and role based selections of avatars</li>
</ul>
<p>Please report bugs and provide feedback in the <a href="https://wordpress.org/tags/author-avatars?forum_id=10#postform" rel="ugc">wordpress support forum</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Plugin support:</strong> In 2011, Ben stepped down as maintainer of the Plugin, handing over ownership to co-author Paul Bearne, who continues to provide support and drive the development of new features.</p>


Author Avatars List/Block

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Display lists of user avatars using widgets or shortcodes. With Gutenberg support.

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Welly Shen

<p>Elevate your WordPress site with Gravatar Enhanced – the plugin that simplifies digital identity and improves user engagement.</p>
<p>Seven Ways Gravatar Enhanced Improves WordPress:</p>
<p>✓ Privacy Protection – Automatic referrer blocking and optional IP address proxy<br />
✓ Accessibility Improvements – Alt-text for all avatars to support screen readers<br />
✓ One-Click Profile Updates – Edit Gravatar directly from the WordPress dashboard<br />
✓ Versatile Profile Block & Patterns – Showcase authors and team members anywhere<br />
✓ Comment Engagement Tools – Remind users to create avatars for better discussions<br />
✓ Comment Form Integration – Show Gravatar directly in the comment form<br />
✓ WooCommerce Integration – Personalized account pages for customers</p>
<h3>Privacy Protection</h3>
<p>Just by enabling the plugin, the plugin ensures that no referrer information is sent to Gravatar. The opt-in proxy service also keeps IP addresses from being exposed or logged.</p>
<h3>Accessibility Improvements</h3>
<p>All avatars now include alt-text, enhancing the experience for users with screen readers. Alt-text can be edited in the Gravatar Profile editor.</p>
<h3>One-Click Profile Updates</h3>
<p>Visit Users > Your Profile to edit your Gravatar profile directly from WordPress. Preview your hovercard and make updates with ease.</p>
<h3>Gravatar Profile Block & Patterns</h3>
<p>Enhance your website with our custom Gravatar profile block and patterns. Seamlessly integrate Gravatar profiles into posts, pages, or biographies to elegantly showcase team members, guest contributors, speakers, event attendees, authors, and more.</p>
<h3>Comment Engagement Tools</h3>
<p>Automatically remind commenters without avatars to create a Gravatar, increasing visual engagement on your blog.</p>
<h3>Comment Form Integration</h3>
<p>When the plugin is enabled we will show a Gravatar profile directly in the comment form, and allow the profile to be updated, so users can feel confident their details are correct, and the site shows richer comments.</p>
<h3>WooCommerce Integration</h3>
<p>Enhance your WooCommerce store by displaying user Gravatar avatars on the My Account page. Customers can view and update their avatars directly from their account dashboard, improving personalization and user engagement.</p>
<ul>
<li>Seamless Integration: Automatically works if WooCommerce is installed and activated.</li>
<li>Direct Avatar Management: Users can change their Gravatar avatars without leaving your site.</li>
<li>Improved Personalization: Adds a personal touch to the shopping experience, fostering customer loyalty.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Automatic Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Click ‘Add New Plugin’ from your WordPress plugins page and search for ‘Gravatar Enhanced’</li>
<li>Press the ‘Install Now’ button</li>
<li>Activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to the “Discussion” Settings page to enable the new features.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Manual Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Download the plugin from https://wordpress.org/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/</li>
<li>Upload and extract the plugin to your <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
<li>Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress</li>
<li>Go to the “Discussion” Settings page to enable the new features.</li>
</ol>


Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy


This plugin handily extends WordPress's built-in Gravatar support with some frequently asked for enhancements.



Besides the handy new Gravatar Profile block, the plugin adds both privacy and accessibility enhancements.



It's easy to use and well-documented.


Finally, more Gravatar Options!


It's great to have a straightforward way to enhance the existing Gravatar abilities. I hope some of these work their way into core too (such as the alt-text).


Fantastic additions to Gravatar

The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.

Author Avatars List/Block vs Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy