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Simple Local Avatars vs Easy Author Avatar Image (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
View Simple Local Avatars
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Easy Author Avatar Image

Easy Author Avatar Image

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Easy Author Avatar Image

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Easy Author Avatar Image has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Simple Local Avatars leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Easy Author Avatar Image has 9.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
►
Easy Author Avatar Image5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
◄
Easy Author Avatar Image3
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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Easy Author Avatar Image1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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Easy Author Avatar Image9.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar ImageN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
◄
Easy Author Avatar Image5 months ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar Image2022
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar Image4 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar Image6.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar Image7.2+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar ImageFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
Easy Author Avatar Image1.4

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

Easy Author Avatar Image

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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!

Easy Author Avatar Image Reviews

by propagatica

Best memory footprint

Currently, the most interesting plugin in its class—with a record-low memory footprint (around 11 KiB) and no bugs. Its only drawback is its placement in the Admin Menu, featuring an excessively long

by Aniket Patel

Easy to use

Nice plugin to add custom avatar image. It helps a lot for wp users to develop the same functionality

by killerbeez

Nice & Simple

Nifty plugin that fills a void in WordPress and allows easier addition of custom avatars!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or Easy Author Avatar Image more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while Easy Author Avatar Image has 1.0K+. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or Easy Author Avatar Image?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while Easy Author Avatar Image has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and Easy Author Avatar Image free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and Easy Author Avatar Image is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or Easy Author Avatar Image?
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 Easy Author Avatar Image was last updated 5 months ago.

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