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Simple User Avatar vs NextGEN Scroll Gallery (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple User Avatar

Simple User Avatar

4.4(19)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Simple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1(21)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View NextGEN Scroll Gallery

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple User Avatar has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple User Avatar has accumulated 219K+ total downloads while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 212K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Simple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery4.1/5
Total Reviews
19Simple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery21
Active Installs
20K+Simple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.0K+
Total Downloads
219K+Simple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery212K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll GalleryN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple User Avatar
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery8 years ago
First Released
2017Simple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll Gallery2011
Age
9 yearsSimple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll Gallery15 years
WP Requires
4.0+Simple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll Gallery3.1+
PHP Requires
7.3+Simple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll GalleryFree
Latest Version
4.8Simple User Avatar
NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.8.2

Rating Breakdown

Simple User Avatar

4.4/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
16%

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1/5(21 reviews)
5
71%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

Simple User Avatar Reviews

by Generosus

Impressed! | Unequaled Performance and Support

If you’re looking for simplicity, performance, and support in a plugin, this one is it. It works “out of the box” and does exactly what it says. Support is phenomenal as well. Job well done. Tha

by naturohair

Simple

Simple and easy to use

by redgdk

As loged in

I only can upload as admin a avatar as registered user not

NextGEN Scroll Gallery Reviews

by llokis065

super

ok

by KristinaHSvensson

Easy to use

This plugin is simple to set up, easy to use and looks good. My only issue is with the captions. If you have written long text they do not fit and end up displayed at the next picture. Could I add th

by bykastar

Add 'jCarousel nextgen' tags!

It’s exactly what I need! But I spent a lot of time to find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple User Avatar or NextGEN Scroll Gallery more popular?
Simple User Avatar has 20K+ active installations while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 1.0K+. Simple User Avatar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple User Avatar or NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
Simple User Avatar has a 4.4/5 rating from 19 reviews, while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has a 4.1/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Simple User Avatar and NextGEN Scroll Gallery free?
Simple User Avatar is free and NextGEN Scroll Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple User Avatar or NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
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 User Avatar was last updated 1 month ago and NextGEN Scroll Gallery was last updated 8 years ago.

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