User Profile Picture vs Gravatar Hovercards (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, User Profile Picture has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 59 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Profile Picture has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Gravatar Hovercards has 6.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Profile Picture | Gravatar Hovercards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 59 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 6.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Age | 14 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.3 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
User Profile Picture
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Recent Reviews
User Profile Picture Reviews
Good plugin
easy to use
Very nice
Very nice plugin! Thank you!
Just amazing!!!
Solves a silly problem so well! It allows you to set a custom avatar in WP simply and cleanly. I would give this 10 stars if I could!
Gravatar Hovercards Reviews
No reviews yet
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