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Simple Local Avatars vs Profile Update Notification (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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Profile Update Notification

Profile Update Notification

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Profile Update Notification has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Local Avatars leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Profile Update Notification has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
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Profile Update Notification5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
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Profile Update Notification1
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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Profile Update Notification10
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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Profile Update Notification1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
Profile Update NotificationN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
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Profile Update Notification10 years ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
Profile Update Notification2015
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
Profile Update Notification11 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
Profile Update Notification3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
Profile Update Notificationfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
Profile Update NotificationFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
Profile Update Notification2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

Profile Update Notification

5/5(1 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!

Profile Update Notification Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or Profile Update Notification more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while Profile Update Notification has 10. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or Profile Update Notification?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while Profile Update Notification has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and Profile Update Notification free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and Profile Update Notification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or Profile Update Notification?
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 Profile Update Notification was last updated 10 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.