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Simple Local Avatars vs User Profile Picture (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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User Profile Picture

User Profile Picture

4.6(59)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View User Profile Picture

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Local Avatars has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 89 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while User Profile Picture has 1.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture4.6/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
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User Profile Picture59
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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User Profile Picture40K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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User Profile Picture1.0M+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
User Profile PictureN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
◄
User Profile Picture1 year ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture2012
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture14 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
User Profile PictureFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
User Profile Picture2.6.3

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

User Profile Picture

4.6/5(59 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
5%
2
2%
1
5%

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!

User Profile Picture Reviews

by vignesh3894

Good plugin

easy to use

by ethersav

Very nice

Very nice plugin! Thank you!

by dallinchase

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or User Profile Picture more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while User Profile Picture has 40K+. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or User Profile Picture?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while User Profile Picture has a 4.6/5 rating from 59 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and User Profile Picture free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and User Profile Picture is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or User Profile Picture?
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 User Profile Picture was last updated 1 year ago.

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