{"id":75687,"date":"2023-01-18T13:59:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=75687"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:18:13","slug":"what-is-gravatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/what-is-gravatar","title":{"rendered":"What is Gravatar? How to set up and manage your profile image"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Gravatar, or Globally Recognized Avatar, is a free tool that connects image avatars with email addresses to maintain visual identity across platforms. Instead of managing separate profile pictures for every website you join, this service centralizes your online persona, allowing a single image to follow you across the web.<\/p><p>This consistency saves time and builds authority and trust, making your comments and interactions instantly recognizable. Gravatar is integrated into major platforms like WordPress, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.<\/p><p>To use Gravatar, you must create an account and associate your image with your email. Website owners can enable it using their platform&rsquo;s built-in feature or custom code. Users can only change their avatar through Gravatar itself &ndash; platforms like WordPress don&rsquo;t offer this feature by default.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-gravatar\"><strong>What is Gravatar?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Gravatar is a cross-platform avatar linking service. It functions as a centralized avatar manager, allowing you to upload an image that serves as your identity across various online platforms that support it.<\/p><p>When you post a comment on a <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/what-is-wordpress\">WordPress<\/a> blog or commit code to GitHub, the site checks your email address. If that email is associated with a Gravatar account, the site pulls your profile picture service data and displays your image.<\/p><p>Gravatar eliminates the need to manage a separate local avatar for every account you own, which makes it easier to maintain consistent branding.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-using-gravatar\"><strong>Benefits of using Gravatar<\/strong><\/h2><p>The advantages of using Gravatar extend beyond enhancing the aesthetic of your profiles. Gravatar improves personal brand visibility by ensuring your visual identity remains constant, whether you are commenting on a blog or participating in a forum.<\/p><p>It also allows users to recognize and associate your accounts instantly, which helps improve trust and authority within your niche.<\/p><p>Furthermore, it streamlines profile management because your avatar on all platforms will automatically update when you change the avatar on the Gravatar dashboard.<\/p><p>Additionally, Gravatar is free and easy to set up.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-is-gravatar-used\"><strong>Where is Gravatar used?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Gravatar is used across platforms and websites that support it, with some using it as the default avatar engine. Major sites include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WordPress<\/strong> &ndash; Displays your Gravatar in author profiles and comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GitHub<\/strong> &ndash; Appears on your profile, in commits, pull requests, and comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slack<\/strong> &ndash; Uses Gravatar as the default profile picture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disqus<\/strong> &ndash; Shows your avatar in the comment system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stack Overflow<\/strong> &ndash; Displays your avatar when you post questions or answers<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Your avatar appears automatically on these platforms when you use the email address associated with your Gravatar account.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-up-a-gravatar-account\"><strong>How to set up a Gravatar account<\/strong><\/h2><p>To set up a Gravatar account, follow these steps:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gravatar.com\/\">Gravatar website<\/a> and click<strong> Get Started Now<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the email address you want to connect with Gravatar.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f61a9f2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1284\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Gravatar account configuration start menu\" class=\"wp-image-138678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/w=1004,fit=scale-down 1004w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/w=235,fit=scale-down 235w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/w=801,fit=scale-down 801w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/w=117,fit=scale-down 117w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-account-configuration-start-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the verification code, which will be sent to your email address&rsquo;s inbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the configuration wizard, add your full name and hit <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Upload<\/strong> and select the image you want to set as your avatar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust your image to your preferences and hit <strong>Done<\/strong> and <strong>Continue<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f61c101\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1298\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/public\" alt=\"Gravatar profile picture setup page\" class=\"wp-image-138679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=2560,fit=scale-down 2560w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/gravatar-profile-picture-setup-page-scaled.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optionally, add more details, such as your location and biography, to your profile. Hit Continue to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect other accounts by clicking their icons, or select <strong>Do this later.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your profile further by selecting a color theme and adding a header image. Click <strong>Finish!<\/strong> once done. <\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Your avatar is now linked to your email address and will appear on any platform where you use that email and Gravatar is enabled.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-enable-gravatar-on-your-site\"><strong>How to enable Gravatar on your site<\/strong><\/h2><p>The setup process varies by platform. WordPress has built-in Gravatar support, so no plugin is needed.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to enable Gravatar in WordPress:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to the <strong>sidebar<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Discussion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f61d7b1\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"516\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/the-discussion-menu-on-wordpress-admin-dashboard-sidebar.png\/public\" alt=\"The discussion menu on WordPress admin dashboard sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-138680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/the-discussion-menu-on-wordpress-admin-dashboard-sidebar.png\/w=820,fit=scale-down 820w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/the-discussion-menu-on-wordpress-admin-dashboard-sidebar.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/the-discussion-menu-on-wordpress-admin-dashboard-sidebar.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/the-discussion-menu-on-wordpress-admin-dashboard-sidebar.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Avatar Display<\/strong> section and check the box next to <strong>Show Avatars<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the<strong> Default Avatar <\/strong>setting and select <strong>Gravatar Logo. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f61eccb\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"698\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Default-Avatar-settings-on-WordPress.png\/public\" alt=\"Default Avatar settings on WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-75700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Default-Avatar-settings-on-WordPress.png\/w=1014,fit=scale-down 1014w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Default-Avatar-settings-on-WordPress.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Default-Avatar-settings-on-WordPress.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Default-Avatar-settings-on-WordPress.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> at the bottom of the page. <\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Users with Gravatar accounts will now see their avatars automatically. Users without Gravatar will see WordPress&rsquo;s default &ldquo;Mystery Person&rdquo; icon.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Before proceeding further, <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/backup-wordpress\">back up your WordPress site<\/a> in case something goes wrong.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Replace the &ldquo;Mystery Person&rdquo; icon with your own custom image, add the following code snippet to your theme&rsquo;s <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/functions-php-wordpress\">functions.php<\/a> file. Remember to replace <strong>https:\/\/your-domain.tld\/wp-content\/uploads\/custom-avatar.png <\/strong>with the actual path of your image in your <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/wordpress-media-library-tutorial\">WordPress media library<\/a>:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">function custom_add_avatar( $avatar_defaults ) {\n\n   $new_avatar_url = 'https:\/\/your-domain.tld\/wp-content\/uploads\/custom-avatar.png';\n\n   $avatar_defaults[ $new_avatar_url ] = 'My Custom Default Avatar';\n\n   return $avatar_defaults;\n\n}\n\nadd_filter( 'avatar_defaults', 'custom_add_avatar' );<\/pre><p>If you can&rsquo;t find the image path, the easiest way to do it is by opening the <strong>WordPress Media Library.<\/strong> Then click the image to open the <strong>Attachment details <\/strong>window and find the <strong>File URL <\/strong>on the right pane.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f620695\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1246\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/public\" alt=\"The URL of an image in the WordPress media library\n\" class=\"wp-image-138681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=2560,fit=scale-down 2560w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/url-of-an-image-in-wordpress-media-library-scaled.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>If a user removes their Gravatar image, WordPress will show the custom default image instead of the <strong>Mystery Person<\/strong> icon.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-change-and-manage-your-gravatar-image\"><strong>How to change and manage your Gravatar image<\/strong><\/h2><p>Changing and managing your Gravatar image is typically done through the Gravatar website, as WordPress doesn&rsquo;t let you edit avatars directly. However, several plugins enable you to override this behavior or manage avatars locally:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple Local Avatars<\/strong>: Adds an avatar upload field directly to user profiles, useful if users prefer hosting images on your own server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gravatar Enhanced<\/strong>. Provides a simple interface for users to manage their Gravatar profile directly from WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>After <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/wordpress\/how-to-install-wordpress-plugins\">installing and activating your chosen plugin<\/a>, you should see a new menu on your WordPress admin dashboard, which may be nested within other settings. Since the menu differs depending on the plugin, check its manual for more information.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-wordpress-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-after-setting-up-your-gravatar\"><strong>What to do after setting up your Gravatar?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Setting up Gravatar establishes a consistent visual identity across WordPress sites &ndash; from author profiles and comment sections to contributor pages.<\/p><p>Your avatar becomes part of your WordPress presence, making you instantly recognizable whether you&rsquo;re publishing content, commenting on blogs, or collaborating on projects. <\/p><p>However, Gravatar is just one piece of building a complete WordPress presence. If you&rsquo;re looking to create a professional website that represents your brand or business, check out our comprehensive guide on <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-use-wordpress\">how to use WordPress to build a website<\/a> that covers everything from installation to customization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gravatar, or Globally Recognized Avatar, is a free tool that connects image avatars with email addresses to maintain visual identity across platforms. Instead of managing separate profile pictures for every website you join, this service centralizes your online persona, allowing a single image to follow you across the web. 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