Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#34281
Peak #34281
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.6K
Days tracked
2
1 day▲ 3200
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Avatars currently ranks #34281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Dec 2, 2012 (4,996 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Pat Hawks |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2012-12-02 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Replace empty Gravatars with profile images from Facebook, Twitter, or Gmail
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Avatars a free plugin?
Yes — Better Avatars is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Avatars?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Better Avatars?
As of August 7, 2026, Better Avatars ranks #34281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Better Avatars last updated?
Better Avatars was last updated on December 2, 2012 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Better Avatars?
Better Avatars is developed by Pat Hawks. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
