Letter Avatars vs Special Characters Remove (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Letter Avatars has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Letter Avatars has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Special Characters Remove has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Letter Avatars | Special Characters Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2022 | |
| Age | 10 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.6/5Letter Avatars
◄Special Characters RemoveN/A
Total Reviews
9Letter Avatars
◄Special Characters Remove0
Active Installs
300Letter Avatars
◄Special Characters Remove20
Total Downloads
18K+Letter Avatars
◄Special Characters Remove1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ALetter Avatars
Special Characters RemoveN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoLetter Avatars
►Special Characters Remove1 year ago
First Released
2016Letter Avatars
Special Characters Remove2022
Age
10 yearsLetter Avatars
Special Characters Remove4 years
WP Requires
4.8+Letter Avatars
Special Characters Remove3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Letter Avatars
Special Characters Remove5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeLetter Avatars
Special Characters RemoveFree
Latest Version
3.1.0Letter Avatars
Special Characters Remove1.0
Rating Breakdown
Letter Avatars
4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%
Special Characters Remove
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Letter Avatars or Special Characters Remove more popular?
Letter Avatars has 300 active installations while Special Characters Remove has 20. Letter Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Letter Avatars or Special Characters Remove?
Letter Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Special Characters Remove has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Letter Avatars and Special Characters Remove free?
Letter Avatars is free and Special Characters Remove is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Letter Avatars or Special Characters Remove?
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?
Letter Avatars was last updated 6 years ago and Special Characters Remove was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.