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Simple Local Avatars vs NS Widget Recent Comments (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
VS
NS Widget Recent Comments

NS Widget Recent Comments

5(3)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View NS Widget Recent Comments

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, NS Widget Recent Comments has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Simple Local Avatars leads in active installations (100K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while NS Widget Recent Comments has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
►
NS Widget Recent Comments5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
◄
NS Widget Recent Comments3
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
◄
NS Widget Recent Comments30
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
◄
NS Widget Recent Comments3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent CommentsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
◄
NS Widget Recent Comments9 years ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent Comments2014
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent Comments12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent Comments3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent CommentsFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
NS Widget Recent Comments1.2

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

NS Widget Recent Comments

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!

NS Widget Recent Comments Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or NS Widget Recent Comments more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while NS Widget Recent Comments has 30. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or NS Widget Recent Comments?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while NS Widget Recent Comments has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and NS Widget Recent Comments free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and NS Widget Recent Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or NS Widget Recent Comments?
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 NS Widget Recent Comments was last updated 9 years ago.

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