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Disable User Gravatar
Stops WordPress from grabbing a user avatar using their registrated email from gravatar.com.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 10
- Active installs
- 3k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 1 Nov 2022
- Added
- Dec 2009
- Requires WP
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- WP 6.1.12
- Downloads
- 41,752
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable User Gravatar is a WordPress plugin that anonymizes default avatars and prevents the automatic retrieval of users' Gravatars based on their registered email addresses. This is particularly useful for sites prioritising user privacy or wishing to avoid potential avatar mishaps.
The plugin allows users to disable Gravatar entirely and select a default image instead. It is compatible with other avatar customization plugins, making it suitable for various community-focused websites.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for community websites that require enhanced user privacy.
What it does well
- ✓Anonymizes default avatars
- ✓Prevents automatic Gravatar retrieval
- ✓Allows selection of a default image
- ✓Compatible with other avatar customization plugins
- ✓Lightweight and simple to use
Where it falls short
- •Limited feature information available
Verdict
Disable User Gravatar provides a straightforward solution for managing user avatars while prioritising privacy. It may be beneficial for sites that want to avoid using Gravatars.
From the developer
Marcus (aka @msykes)'s own description of Disable User Gravatar, lightly tidied.
This is a very simple and lightweight plugin that anonymizes default avatars and prevents the user’s gravatar being automatically obtained from gravatar.com based on their registered email. This would be useful for sites where users require an extra layer of privacy, or if you just want to prevent potentially silly or embarrasing avatar accidents.
If you’re using Identicons or any other generated default avatar, the user should keep a consistent avatar unless they change their registered email.
You can also disable Gravatar completely and choose a default image to display.
This plugin is also compatible with other avatar customization plugins such as Avatar Manager, BuddyPress or Add New Default Avatar, since this plugin specifically prevents the gravatar of a specific user email being used and reverts to the default or user-defined avatar.
Important 3.0 Update – BuddyPress users should visit the Settings > Discussion page on your dashboard and choose one of the Disable Gravatar options to restore previous behavior.
If you have any issues or suggestions, please visit our support forums.
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