=== Local Avatars by Nocksoft ===
Contributors: nocksoft
Tags: local avatar, avatar, gravatar
Stable tag: 1.0.1
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 6.7
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Adds support for local avatars as an alternative to Gravatar.


== Description ==
Adds support for local avatars for your users so you don't have to use Gravatar. You can also redirect all Gravatar requests to a local avatar.

== Features ==
* Adds support for local avatars for authors so that you dont need to use an Gravatar account
* Option to redirect all Gravatar requests to a local avatar to improve performance and privacy

== Setup ==
* Install plugin.
* (optional) Go to user profiles to tick local avatars and choose your local personal avatar.
* (optional) Go to "Settings" -> "Local Avatars" to setup global settings like deactivation of Gravatar.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
= How can I change the avatar for my user? =

You have two options. Either through Gravatar, or you can specify a local image in your user profile settings. This setting can be made separately for each user.

= How can I completely disable Gravatar? =

You can do this in the global settings of this plugin. Just tick the corresponding checkbox.

= When I disabled Gravatar, can I force a custom default avatar? =

Yes, just choose a custom avatar of your choice in the global settings under "Settings" -> "Local Avatars".

= Where can I make settings for this plugin? =

You can adjust settings in the user profile settings and in the global settings under "Settings" -> "Local Avatars".

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin (.zip file) on your hard drive.
2. Unzip the zip file contents.
3. Upload the local-avatars-by-nocksoft folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
4. Activate the plugin in the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.
5. Make a few settings (see section "Setup" on this page).

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed a bug that caused global settings heading do not show
* Fixed a bug that caused an error during uninstall
* Added option for custom default avatars in global settings

= 1.0.0 =
* First release

== Screenshots ==
1. Local Avatar user settings
2. Local Avatars global settings