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Simple Local Avatars vs Co-Authors Plus (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple Local Avatars

Simple Local Avatars

4.6(89)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Co-Authors Plus

Co-Authors Plus

3.5(77)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Local Avatars has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 89 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Co-Authors Plus has 1.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
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Co-Authors Plus3.5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
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Co-Authors Plus77
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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Co-Authors Plus20K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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Co-Authors Plus1.4M+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
Co-Authors PlusN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
◄
Co-Authors Plus5 months ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
Co-Authors Plus2009
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
Co-Authors Plus17 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
Co-Authors Plus5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
Co-Authors Plus7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
Co-Authors PlusFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
Co-Authors Plus3.7.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

4.6/5(89 reviews)
5
80%
4
9%
3
4%
2
1%
1
6%

Co-Authors Plus

3.5/5(77 reviews)
5
47%
4
10%
3
9%
2
10%
1
23%

Recent Reviews

Simple Local Avatars Reviews

by MCD Diseño Web

Simple and Effective for Managing Local Avatars

Simple Local Avatars has been the perfect solution for managing avatars on my WordPress site. I love how easy it is to let users upload their own images without relying on external services. The insta

by oshurkov

Идеально!

Все работает как надо, css обволакивается и пользователи становятся довольными! Спасибо!

by MTC

So good!

SIMPLE solution to the GDPR issue with WordPress Gravatars. I usually set up a default avatar for guests and allow users to use their own. Keep it up!

Co-Authors Plus Reviews

by jroselarsen

Great plugin – but support sucks

Would be a 5 star.But since reporting an error for more than a month ago, nothing has happened.Have to keep previous version to avoid errors.(Not possible for co-authors to edit posts without error)Wo

by audunmb

Several issues, little support

The latest update with new blocks adds much functionality, but unfortunately the plugin has some bugs and seems to be poorly supported. It’s a volunteer effort mostly, and there doesn’t seem to be an

by vytecolombia

Excelente plugin

Simplemente si quieres agregar varios autores a una entrada o simplemente cambiarlos, este plugin lo soluciona de una manera excelente, intuitiva y sin tanto complique. Muchas gracias a los desarr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or Co-Authors Plus more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while Co-Authors Plus has 20K+. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or Co-Authors Plus?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while Co-Authors Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 77 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and Co-Authors Plus free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and Co-Authors Plus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or Co-Authors Plus?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Local Avatars was last updated 1 month ago and Co-Authors Plus was last updated 5 months ago.

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