Title: Simple Frontend Avatar Uploader
Author: revaithub
Published: <strong>February 7, 2026</strong>
Last modified: February 7, 2026

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# Simple Frontend Avatar Uploader

 By [revaithub](https://profiles.wordpress.org/revaithub/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/)

## Description

Simple Frontend Avatar Uploader is a lightweight plugin that allows users to update
their profile picture directly from the frontend. It uses the native WordPress media
uploader for a seamless experience.

**Features:**
 * Frontend profile picture upload. * Uses WordPress Media Library.*
Shortcode `[simple_frontend_avatar_upload]` to display the upload button. * AJAX-
based upload for instant feedback. * Restrict uploads to specific user roles. * 
Customize image size and shape (Circle/Square). * Modern Admin Settings page.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader`
    directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
 3. Go to **Settings > Avatar Uploader** to configure allowed roles and image settings.
 4. Use the shortcode `[simple_frontend_avatar_upload]` in any page or post to display
    the upload button.

## FAQ

### How do I use the plugin?

Simply add the shortcode `[simple_frontend_avatar_upload]` to any page where you
want the upload button to appear.

### Can I restrict who can upload?

Yes, go to the settings page and select which user roles are allowed to upload profile
pictures.

### Does it support custom image sizes?

Yes, you can set the display size in pixels in the settings.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Simple Frontend Avatar Uploader” is open source software. The following people 
have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ revaithub ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/revaithub/)

[Translate “Simple Frontend Avatar Uploader” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.0**
 *  Last updated **2 months ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 * Tags
 * [avatar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/avatar/)[Frontend](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/frontend/)
   [profile](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/profile/)[upload](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/upload/)
   [user](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/user/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-frontend-avatar-uploader/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ revaithub ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/revaithub/)

## Support

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