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Simple Local Avatars vs WP User Avatars (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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WP User Avatars

WP User Avatars

4.5(29)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WP User Avatars

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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while WP User Avatars has 313K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
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WP User Avatars4.5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
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WP User Avatars29
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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WP User Avatars20K+
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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WP User Avatars313K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
WP User AvatarsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
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WP User Avatars1 week ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
WP User Avatars2015
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
WP User Avatars11 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
WP User Avatars5.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
WP User Avatars7.0+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
WP User AvatarsFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
WP User Avatars1.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

WP User Avatars

4.5/5(29 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
7%
2
7%
1
3%

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!

WP User Avatars Reviews

by Dennis Bareis

Replaces Gravatar

Very simplistic (which to some people is good) but not only do I want one that supplements Gravatar but has user support, this one is abandoned.

by ctmartin2020

Does not replace WP User Avatar

A lot of people seem to think this replaces the former WP User Avatar… it does not. First, it appears that support is seriously lacking here… look at the numerous support questions left unanswered.

by mikejcandy

Nice and simple

Nice and simple plugin. Great replacement for the corrupt ProfilePress (previously WP User Avatar).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or WP User Avatars more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while WP User Avatars has 20K+. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or WP User Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while WP User Avatars has a 4.5/5 rating from 29 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and WP User Avatars free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and WP User Avatars is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or WP User Avatars?
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 WP User Avatars was last updated 1 week ago.

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