Justin Tadlock

<p>The Comments User Column plugin adds an additional column to the “Comments” admin screen.  This column displays the user display name if the user was logged into the site while leaving a comment.  The display name also links to a page where you can view all of that particular user’s comments.</p>
<p>This plugin is mostly useful for sites that have mixed comments from logged-in and logged-out (visitors) to the site.</p>
<h3>Professional Support</h3>
<p>If you need professional plugin support from me, the plugin author, you can access the support forums at <a href="http://themehybrid.com/support" rel="nofollow ugc">Theme Hybrid</a>, which is a professional WordPress help/support site where I handle support for all my plugins and themes for a community of 60,000+ users (and growing).</p>
<h3>Plugin Development</h3>
<p>If you’re a theme author, plugin author, or just a code hobbyist, you can follow the development of this plugin on it’s <a href="https://github.com/justintadlock/comments-user-column" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<h3>Donations</h3>
<p>Yes, I do accept donations.  If you want to buy me a beer or whatever, you can do so from my <a href="http://themehybrid.com/donate" rel="nofollow ugc">donations page</a>.  I appreciate all donations, no matter the size.  Further development of this plugin is not contingent on donations, but they are always a nice incentive.</p>


Comments User Column

Displays a logged-in comment author's site display name in a new column on the "Comments" admin screen.

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John Godley

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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.

Comments User Column vs Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy