Description
At a glance
Basic User Avatars v1.0.9 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 20K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 42 reviews · updated November 15, 2024 · requires WordPress 5.2+.
Add an avatar upload field on frontend pages and Edit Profile screen so users can add a custom profile picture.
Community and Membership sites on WordPress use this plugin as a lightweight solution for custom user avatars. The plugin is compatible with bbPress, as well as many popular plugins with frontend user registration and profile management features.
Admins can upload a user’s avatar on the Edit User admin screen.
Basic User Avatars also supports front-end avatar management for sites that want to keep users out of the dashboard. To use this feature, add the shortcode [basic-user-avatars] to any page in your WordPress site. We recommended placing this shortcode on another logged-in account type page, such as the WooCommerce My Account page, the Membership Account page, or any other front-end profile edit form.
The Avatar Upload form is automatically added to the bbPress User Profile > Edit frontend page.
If you do not want your users to be able to update their avatar, navigate to Settings > Discussion and locate the “Local Avatar Permissions” setting. Check this box to only allow users with file upload capabilities to upload local avatars (Author role and above).
Seamlessly Migrate from WP User Avatar Plugin
Version 1.0.5 includes a feature to automatically convert avatars formerly loaded through the WP User Avatar plugin. This means that you can disable WP User Avatar, activate Basic User Avatars, and have a seamless transition for existing avatars in your site. Be sure to update any avatar upload form that used the [avatar_upload] shortcode to use the shortcode: [basic-user-avatars].
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Basic User Avatars?
Basic User Avatars 1.0.9 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 42 user reviews.
Does Basic User Avatars cost anything?
No. Basic User Avatars 1.0.9 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Basic User Avatars 1.0.9?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Basic User Avatars?
Basic User Avatars 1.0.9 requires WordPress 5.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Basic User Avatars last updated?
Version 1.0.9 was last updated on November 15, 2024. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Basic User Avatars download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.0.9
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.9 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 15, 2024 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (42 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 or higher |
| Author | Jared Atchison |
| Tags | avatar, gravatar, profile, user-profile, users |
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