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Simple Local Avatars vs User Avatar – Reloaded (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 Avatar – Reloaded

User Avatar – Reloaded

5(2)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View User Avatar – Reloaded

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, User Avatar – Reloaded has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Simple Local Avatars leads in active installations (100K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Local Avatars has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while User Avatar – Reloaded has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Local Avatars
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User Avatar – Reloaded5/5
Total Reviews
89Simple Local Avatars
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User Avatar – Reloaded2
Active Installs
100K+Simple Local Avatars
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User Avatar – Reloaded900
Total Downloads
2.4M+Simple Local Avatars
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User Avatar – Reloaded10K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Local Avatars
User Avatar – ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Local Avatars
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User Avatar – Reloaded2 years ago
First Released
2011Simple Local Avatars
User Avatar – Reloaded2021
Age
15 yearsSimple Local Avatars
User Avatar – Reloaded5 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Local Avatars
User Avatar – Reloaded4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Local Avatars
User Avatar – Reloaded5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Local Avatars
User Avatar – ReloadedFree
Latest Version
2.8.6Simple Local Avatars
User Avatar – Reloaded1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Simple Local Avatars

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

User Avatar – Reloaded

5/5(2 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!

User Avatar – Reloaded Reviews

by ChickenDipper

Good plugin, [avatar_upload] short code not working

Great plugin, very handy to have. This topic was modified 3 years, 12 months ago by ChickenDipper.

by art3miss

Wonderful plugin!

Very easy to use, and powerful. Nice job!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Local Avatars or User Avatar – Reloaded more popular?
Simple Local Avatars has 100K+ active installations while User Avatar – Reloaded has 900. Simple Local Avatars is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Local Avatars or User Avatar – Reloaded?
Simple Local Avatars has a 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, while User Avatar – Reloaded has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simple Local Avatars and User Avatar – Reloaded free?
Simple Local Avatars is free and User Avatar – Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Local Avatars or User Avatar – Reloaded?
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 Avatar – Reloaded was last updated 2 years ago.

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