Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Basic User Avatars currently ranks #1187 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1170, first reached on Sep 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 49 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 21% versus the month before (41/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on Nov 15, 2024 (700 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1187 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1191 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1176 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1188 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 65 |
| 2026-09-30 | 69 |
| 2026-08-31 | 54 |
| 2026-07-31 | 46 |
| 2026-06-30 | 46 |
| 2026-05-31 | 22 |
| 2026-04-30 | 69 |
| 2026-03-31 | 62 |
| 2026-02-28 | 29 |
| 2026-01-31 | 31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 37 |
| 2025-11-30 | 38 |
| 2025-10-31 | 59 |
| 2025-09-30 | 76 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jared Atchison |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-15 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add an avatar upload field on frontend pages and Edit Profile screen so users can add a custom profile picture.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Basic User Avatars?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Basic User Avatars?
As of October 16, 2026, Basic User Avatars ranks #1187 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1170.
When was Basic User Avatars last updated?
Basic User Avatars was last updated on November 15, 2024 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Basic User Avatars?
Basic User Avatars is developed by Jared Atchison. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
