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Simple Local Avatars vs Disable User Gravatar (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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Disable User Gravatar

Disable User Gravatar

5(10)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Disable User Gravatar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable User Gravatar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while Simple Local Avatars leads in active installations (100K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Disable User Gravatar has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
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Disable User Gravatar5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
◄
Disable User Gravatar10
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
◄
Disable User Gravatar3.0K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
◄
Disable User Gravatar40K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
Disable User GravatarN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
◄
Disable User Gravatar3 years ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
Disable User Gravatar2009
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
Disable User Gravatar17 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
Disable User Gravatar2.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
Disable User Gravatarfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
Disable User GravatarFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
Disable User Gravatar3.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

Disable User Gravatar

5/5(10 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!

Disable User Gravatar Reviews

by fawp

Excellent

I can’t believe this plugin has only 4k installations. This should be a standard option for WP core. It’s great not to have to worry about privacy issues caused by Gravatar, as well as the fact that i

by Scott Tyrus Washburn

Essential!

This is an essential plugin for privacy of sites containing forums or other login for users. This should be a basic, default feature of WordPress. Thanks for the awesome plugin!

by No3x

Must-have

The plugin is a must-have for each WordPress installation. One can’t process the email of the user (personal information) to create a hash and sent it to a remote server without consent of the user.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or Disable User Gravatar more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while Disable User Gravatar has 3.0K+. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or Disable User Gravatar?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while Disable User Gravatar has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and Disable User Gravatar free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and Disable User Gravatar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or Disable User Gravatar?
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 Disable User Gravatar was last updated 3 years ago.

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