WP Avatar vs Custom Profile Avatar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Avatar has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Avatar has accumulated 7.6K+ total downloads while Custom Profile Avatar has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Avatar | Custom Profile Avatar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 7.6K+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2021 | |
| Age | 9 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.4.1 |
Rating
3.7/5WP Avatar
◄Custom Profile AvatarN/A
Total Reviews
3WP Avatar
◄Custom Profile Avatar0
Active Installs
400WP Avatar
◄Custom Profile Avatar0
Total Downloads
7.6K+WP Avatar
◄Custom Profile Avatar5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Avatar
Custom Profile AvatarN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoWP Avatar
►Custom Profile Avatar1 month ago
First Released
2017WP Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar2021
Age
9 yearsWP Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar5 years
WP Requires
4.8+WP Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Avatar
Custom Profile AvatarFree
Latest Version
1.0.0WP Avatar
Custom Profile Avatar1.4.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Avatar
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Custom Profile Avatar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Avatar or Custom Profile Avatar more popular?
WP Avatar has 400 active installations while Custom Profile Avatar has 0. WP Avatar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Avatar or Custom Profile Avatar?
WP Avatar has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Custom Profile Avatar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Avatar and Custom Profile Avatar free?
WP Avatar is free and Custom Profile Avatar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Avatar or Custom Profile Avatar?
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?
WP Avatar was last updated 6 years ago and Custom Profile Avatar was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.