WP User Avatars vs ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 234 reviews) while WP User Avatars leads in active installations (20K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP User Avatars has accumulated 313K+ total downloads while ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… has 1.1M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP User Avatars | ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 29 | ► | 234 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 313K+ | ► | 1.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 5.9.8.5 |
Rating Breakdown
WP User Avatars
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP User Avatars averaged approximately 53 daily downloads while ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… averaged 335.
Recent Reviews
WP User Avatars Reviews
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.
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.
Nice and simple
Nice and simple plugin. Great replacement for the corrupt ProfilePress (previously WP User Avatar).
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and… Reviews
Very Good,and
This plugin is feature-rich; I really like it and am very grateful. However, when I visit “My Profile” (/myprofile/?uid=1), my page can load and be accessed, but I can’t scroll or properly display the
Autori e sostenitori
Profile grid è un ottimo programma per avere l’anagrafe degli autori e sostenitori del giornale UNOeTRE.it. E’ funzionale e si aggiorna con facilità. Raccoglie tutti i dati indispensabili con foto e b
Great Support!
They responded very quickly and provided excellent support. Thanks!
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