Description
At a glance
Simple Local Avatars v2.8.6 is a free WordPress plugin with 100K+ active installs, 4.6/5 rating from 89 reviews, updated August 19, 2026, requires WordPress 6.6+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles if the current user has media permissions. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar! Simple and lightweight.
Just edit a user profile, and scroll down to the new “Avatar” field. The plug-in will take care of cropping and sizing!
- Stores avatars in the “uploads” folder where all of your other media is kept.
- Has a simple, native interface.
- Fully supports Gravatar and default avatars if no local avatar is set for the user – but also allows you turn off Gravatar.
- Generates the requested avatar size on demand (and stores the new size for efficiency), so it looks great, just like Gravatar!
- Lets you decide whether lower privilege users (subscribers, contributors) can upload their own avatar.
- Enables rating of local avatars, just like Gravatar.
Support Level
Simple Local Avatars’ support level is marked as stable. 10up is not planning to develop any new features for this, but will still respond to bug reports and security concerns. We welcome PRs, but any that include new features should be small and easy to integrate and should not include breaking changes. We otherwise intend to keep this tested up to the most recent version of WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Simple Local Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars 2.8.6 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 4.6/5 rating from 89 user reviews.
Does Simple Local Avatars cost anything?
No. Simple Local Avatars 2.8.6 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 Simple Local Avatars 2.8.6?
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 Simple Local Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars 2.8.6 requires WordPress 6.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 Simple Local Avatars last updated?
Version 2.8.6 was last updated on August 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Simple Local 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: 2.8.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.8.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (89 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | 10up |
| Tags | avatar, gravatar, profile, user-photos, users |
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