Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#311
Peak #311
Downloads / day
1,094
prev 914
Downloads (7d)
5,071
All-time downloads
2.6M
Days tracked
84
1 day▬
7 days▲ 1
30 days▲ 2
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Local Avatars currently ranks #311 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 706 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (592/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.6, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #311 |
| 2026-09-30 | #313 |
| 2026-08-31 | #316 |
| 2026-07-31 | #320 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 | 1,094 |
| 2026-09-30 | 654 |
| 2026-08-31 | 608 |
| 2026-07-31 | 753 |
| 2026-06-30 | 909 |
| 2026-05-31 | 375 |
| 2026-04-30 | 917 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,368 |
| 2026-02-28 | 919 |
| 2026-01-31 | 397 |
| 2025-12-31 | 450 |
| 2025-11-30 | 279 |
| 2025-10-31 | 722 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,737 |
| 2025-08-31 | 669 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,073 |
| 2025-06-30 | 477 |
| 2025-05-31 | 242 |
| 2025-04-30 | 704 |
| 2025-03-31 | 568 |
| 2025-02-28 | 567 |
| 2025-01-31 | 511 |
| 2024-12-31 | 443 |
| 2024-11-30 | 645 |
| 2024-10-31 | 491 |
| 2024-09-30 | 576 |
| 2024-08-31 | 333 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | 10up |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.6 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2011-01-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Local Avatars?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Local Avatars?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Local Avatars ranks #311 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Local Avatars last updated?
Simple Local Avatars was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 2.8.6). It has shipped 39 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Local Avatars?
Simple Local Avatars is developed by 10up. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2011.
