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User images in WordPress without Gravatar: Using the Simple Local Avatars plugin

The integration of user images in WordPress is often a challenge, especially if you want to avoid external services such as Gravatar. In this article, we present an effective solution to this challenge: the Simple Local Avatars plugin, recommended by Olbricht IT.

Why Simple Local Avatars?

Simple Local Avatars is a WordPress plugin that provides a seamless and easy way to integrate user images directly into WordPress without relying on external services. It is ideal for those who want complete control over the user images on their website.

Step-by-step guide to using Simple Local Avatars

  1. Plugin installation: Install the Simple Local Avatars plugin via the WordPress dashboard. Go to “Plugins” > “Install” and search for “Simple Local Avatars”. Install and activate the plugin.
  2. Edit user profile: Navigate to the user profile for which you want to add a picture. Scroll to the new “Avatar” field added by the plugin.
  3. Upload picture: Upload an image or select an existing one from the media library. The plugin automatically takes care of cropping and resizing.
  4. Customize settings: In the plugin settings, you can specify whether users with lower permissions are allowed to upload their own avatars and whether local avatars should be rated.

Advantages of using Simple Local Avatars

  • Data protection and control: As no external services are used, you have full control over the user images and their data protection.
  • Easy to use: The plugin is user-friendly and does not require any complex configurations.
  • Customizable sizes: As with Gravatar, you can customize the size of the avatars according to your needs.

 

Simple Local Avatars offers an excellent way to integrate user images into WordPress websites without having to rely on external services.

It is a user-friendly and efficient solution recommended by Olbricht IT to maintain control over user images while ensuring a high level of user satisfaction.

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