Is WP_MonsterID free?

Yes, WP_MonsterID is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use WP_MonsterID?

WP_MonsterID has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best WP_MonsterID alternatives?

Popular alternatives to WP_MonsterID include Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles…, Simple Local Avatars, One User Avatar | User Profile Picture. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does WP_MonsterID work with the latest WordPress?

WP_MonsterID has been tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+.

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WP_MonsterID

Name: WP_MonsterID
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: scottsm

Creates a unique, persistent monster avatar for each commenter based on email address.

By scottsm·Avatar·Free

5(2 reviews)

·10 active installs·Updated 11 years ago

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As of April 2026, WP_MonsterID is a WordPress avatar plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 8.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2007. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles….

5/52 reviews

10active installs

8.7K+total downloads

19 yearssince 2007

Overview

This plugin provides a small randomly assembled monster avatar for each user based on their email address. Think gravatar only without requiring any external site and with monsters. Now with monsters consistent across servers. Based on idea and images by Andreas Gohr and artwork by Lemm. See the plugin website if you need any help or for an example of the plugin in action.

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