Plugin info

Total downloads: 12,162
Active installs: 600
Total reviews: 7
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 9 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/23/2022 (1103 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 8/21/2015 (10 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 3.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.1.9
Minimum PHP version: 5.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 1103 days ago • 7 reviews

22/100

Is WP Custom Avatar abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 1103 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 3.6
Tested up to: 6.1.9
Requires PHP: 5.2

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Description

WP Custom Avatar – This light plugin adds the capability to change the default Avatar in your website. This is usually displayed when a person without a gravatar comments on your blog.
1. Configure the plugin by going to Appearance > Customize menu that appears in your admin menu.
2. Upload the Custom Avatar image in the WP Custom Avatar section.
3. Navigate to Settings > Discussion menu. Scroll down to the Avatars section and choose the image that you uploaded as the Default Avatar.

Licence

This plugin is released under the GPL, you can use it free of charge on your personal or commercial blog.

Installation

  1. Download the plugin and unzip it.
  2. Upload the folder wp-custom-avatar to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder.
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  4. Check FAQ section for plugin configuration information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I configure the plugin?

  1. Configure the plugin by going to Appearance > Customize menu that appears in your admin menu.
  2. Upload the Custom Avatar image in the WP Custom Avatar section.
  3. Hit Publish to save the changes. Close the Customiser after that.
  4. Navigate to Settings > Discussion menu. Scroll down to the Avatars section and choose the image that you uploaded as the Default Avatar.

Why am I unable to view the Custom Avatar?

Make sure the Show Avatars checkbox is checked in the Avatar Display section in Discussion Settings page.

Review feed

Hareesh S
5/30/2019

Information regarding Support

Head to the support tab for any queries. You can also contact the plugin author via Email. Feature requests are welcome!

Screenshots

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Changelog

Version 1.2.1 – Jun 23, 2018

  • Added Plugin Configuration information to FAQ Section

Version 1.2 – Dec 5, 2017

  • Internationalization

Version 1.1 – Sep 15, 2017

  • Added minimum PHP version required

Version 1.0 – Aug 21, 2015

  • Initial release