{"id":7523,"date":"2017-07-24T14:10:24","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T11:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=7523"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:31:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T12:31:36","slug":"change-wordpress-profile-picture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/change-wordpress-profile-picture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your WordPress Profile Picture System (In 3 Easy Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you probably know, WordPress enables you and your users to set up individual profile pictures. However, you can only do so using the Gravatar system, which can be restrictive. That’s why learning how to change your WordPress profile picture (outside of Gravatar) can come in handy.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, WordPress enables you to tweak almost any aspect of your site using plugins, and profile pictures are no exception. By using the right plugin<\/a>, you can overhaul your entire profile picture system to make it more user-friendly, and avoid relying on a third-party service.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’re going to talk about how WordPress’ default Gravatar system works, and explain what its downsides are. Then we’ll teach you how to replace it with a better version in three simple steps. Let’s jump right in!<\/p>\n\n\t\t

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How WordPress’ profile picture system works (and why you should consider changing it)<\/h2>\n

By default, WordPress uses the Gravatar<\/a> platform to handle profile pictures. This system enables you to upload avatars and use them on any site that incorporates Gravatar, by logging in with the same user credentials.<\/p>\n

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Gravatar makes managing your avatars simple, but it’s not without downsides.<\/p><\/div>\n

On paper, this sounds like a smart idea since it can save time. After all, you don’t have to upload a profile picture separately to each new site. In practice, however, this system isn’t as convenient as it looks. There are a few main downsides to using Gravatar:<\/p>\n