BuddyPress Identicons

Sick of having a community full of the same mystery face?

If a member doesn’t have an uploaded avatar or Gravatar, this plugin will generate an identicon from a hash of their email address. Identicons are fun and highly likely to be unique.

1. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for buddypress-identicons
2. Click on Install Now

You can then go ahead and activate the plugin.

Is the plugin network compatible?

Yes.

I don’t like my own identicon. Can I change it?

Yes. Your identicon will change if you change your email address.

Can I change the image used for non-members?

Yes. You can filter the image URL:

function identicons_filter_avatar_url() {
    $upload_dir = wp_upload_dir();
    return trailingslashit( $upload_dir['baseurl'] ) . 'image.png';
}
add_filter( 'identicons_get_avatar_url', 'identicons_filter_avatar_url' );

Can I make the image background transparent?

Yes. To set a transparent background go to Settings > BuddyPress and then look for the option under the Settings tab.

Can I change the image size?

Yes. The default is 150px square but you can change that by filtering the “full” width and height settings. For example:

function identicons_filter_avatar_full_width() {
    return 120;
}
add_filter( 'bp_core_avatar_full_width', 'identicons_filter_avatar_full_width' );

function identicons_filter_avatar_full_height() {
    return 120;
}
add_filter( 'bp_core_avatar_full_height', 'identicons_filter_avatar_full_height' );

Can I change the identicon type?

Yes. To change the identicon type go to Settings > Discussion and select an option under Default Avatar.

Why is it that some members don’t have an identicon?

An identicon is used as a member’s avatar only if a profile photo hasn’t been uploaded.

Where should I submit bug reports?

If you think you’ve spotted a bug, please open an issue on GitHub.

1. 

   Identicons in use

2.0.1

• Fixed bug relating to the image used for non-members.

2.0.0

• Added language pack support.
• Improve image handling logic.
• Improve documentation.
• Fix bugs.

1.2.0

• Fix bugs.
• Use default image width and height set by BuddyPress.
• Let images uploaded to Gravatar take precedence over identicons.
• Generate identicons from email addresses instead of usernames.

1.1.4

• Text changes.

1.1.3

• Fix minor bugs.

1.1.2

• Fix errors associated with file removal on user account deletion.

1.1.1

• Remove padding option.
• Decrease default image width and height.
• Fix minor bugs.

1.1.0

• Refactor code.
• Add transparent background option.
• Add padding option.
• Add ability to change width and height.
• Fix bugs.

1.0.2

• Generate image when bp_core_fetch_avatar() is called.

1.0.1

• Remove the need for a CSS border.

1.0.0

• Initial release.