Optimum Gravatar Cache
It stores optimized copies of gravatars locally, reducing the total number of requests. This will speed up site loading and consequently improve the u …
5(3 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 2 years agoAs of April 2026, Optimum Gravatar Cache is a WordPress cache plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 8.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images….
5/53 reviews
100active installs
8.3K+total downloads
9 yearssince 2017
Overview
Optimum Gravatar Cache allows you to create a local cache with optimized copies of gravatars. The optimization is accomplished by resizing the avatars to the sizes used on your site, in addition to optimizing the images internally. Optimizations are performed to minimize the size of each avatar served by the plugin.
The plugin uses WordPress CRON to perform heavier tasks. Avatars are resized in the background. Avatars are optimized internally in the background. Except in certain cases where it is necessary to resize the avatars in the page request.
The plugin handles all your site’s gravatar as long as the wordpress get_avatar() function or buddypress bp_member_avatar() function is used. Works with plugins, themes, etc.
The plugin allows you to customize the avatar by default. This…
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Ratings & Reviews
53 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.7+ requiredTested up to 6.4.8 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.4.8
- Better check for options when enabled, removes PHP Notices.
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