=== Custom Profile Avatar ===
Contributors: en0ndev
Tags: custom avatar, change avatar, wordpress avatar, disable gravatar, wp avatar
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.4.1
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt

Easily upload and use custom profile avatars in WordPress. Disable Gravatar and keep everything local.

== Description ==

Custom Profile Avatar allows you to upload and manage WordPress user avatars directly from your dashboard — no external services required.

By default, WordPress uses Gravatar for profile images. This plugin gives you full control by letting you:

- Upload a custom avatar from your profile page
- Replace the default WordPress avatar instantly
- Disable Gravatar completely
- Keep avatar data local to your site

No more forcing users to create Gravatar accounts. No unnecessary external requests. Just simple, clean avatar management.

== Features ==

* Upload custom avatars for users
* Override default WordPress avatars
* Option to disable Gravatar
* Lightweight and fast
* Easy-to-use interface inside the profile page
* Privacy-friendly (no third-party calls)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/custom-profile-avatar` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Users → Profile**.
4. Upload your custom avatar.
5. Optionally disable Gravatar in the plugin settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin completely disable Gravatar? =

Yes. You can disable Gravatar entirely so WordPress does not load external avatar images.

= Can each user upload their own avatar? =

Yes. Each user can upload their own profile avatar from their profile page.

= Does this work with existing themes? =

Yes. The plugin integrates with WordPress’ native avatar system, so it works with most themes automatically.

== Screenshots ==

1. Change your profile avatar with simple to use panel.
2. You can manage the permissions. Select who can change its avatar.
3. You can disable Gravatar, and choose the default avatar even for non-users.

== Changelog ==

= 1.4 =
* Optimization updates
* Design updates

= 1.3.1 =
* Fixed bugs when the plugin was activated.

= 1.3 =
* Compatibility extended up to PHP 8.
* Disable Gravatar function added.
* Default avatar can be add anymore.
* Some bugs fixed.
* Some design changes have been made.

= 1.2.1 =
* Bugs fixed.

= 1.2 =
* Some bugs fixed.

= 1.1 =
* Some design changes.
* Assigning permission to change profile avatar based on user role.

= 1.0.2 =
* Some design changes.
* CPA (Custom Profile Avatar) logo changed.

= 1.0.1 =
* Many language support has been added.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release of the plugin.
