Author Avatars List/Block is the #64 ranked block app on WordPress, with a 4.8 average rating from 32 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Author Avatars List/Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Paul Bearne. With a rating of 4.8★ from 32 reviews, it currently ranks #64 in the Block category.
AppRanks data: Author Avatars List/Block ranks #64 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 11% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Author Avatars List/Block is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 32 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.8★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Paul Bearne — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (32) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Author Avatars List/Block works
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This plugin makes it easy to display lists of user avatars, grouped by user roles, on your (multiuser) site. It also allows you to insert single avatars for blog users or any email address into a post or page – great for displaying an image of someone you’re talking about.
It makes use of built-in WordPress (core) functions to retrieve user information and get avatars.
Integrates with: Gutenberg, BuddyPress, xprofile, Multisite, Wpmu, BBPress, co-authors.
Avatar lists can be inserted into your sidebar by adding a widget or into posts/pages by using a shortcode. The plugin comes with a tinymce editor plugin which makes inserting shortcodes very easy.
This also provides Gutenberg Block for use with the Gutenberg editor.
Please help with the plugin Translations at https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/author-avatars.
Both the shortcode and widget and Gutenberg Block can be configured to:
Show a custom title (widget only)
Only show specific user groups and/or hide certain users
Limit the number of users shown
Change the sort order of users or show in random order
Adjust the size of user avatars
Optionally show a user’s name or biography
Show users from the current blog, all blogs or a selection of blogs (on WPMU/Multisite)
Group users by their blog (when showing from multiple blogs), and show the blog name above each grouping.
Support users from Co-Author Plus, Ultimate Member, BBpress and BuddyPress (xprofile)
Limit the number of avatars per page for large sets by adding a page_size to the shortcode e.g. “page_size=30” (shortcode only)
Additionally, single user avatars can be inserted using the show_avatar shortcode and configured to:
Adjust the size of the user avatar.
Align the avatar left, centered or right.
The Gutenberg Block support both single user avatars and role based selections of avatars
Please report bugs and provide feedback in the wordpress support forum.
Plugin support: In 2011, Ben stepped down as maintainer of the Plugin, handing over ownership to co-author Paul Bearne, who continues to provide support and drive the development of new features.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Block#64of 593Top 11%
- Block-enabled#162of 427Top 38%
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Keyword rankings
Author Avatars List/Block ranks for 2 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #473
- Rank #489
Competitors & alternatives
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Where Author Avatars List/Block stands in the Block category
Author Avatars List/Block ranks #64 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 11% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Author Avatars List/Block?
Author Avatars List/Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.8-star rating from 32 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Paul Bearne.
Who uses Author Avatars List/Block?
Currently around 4,000 active stores have installed Author Avatars List/Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does Author Avatars List/Block rank on WordPress?
Author Avatars List/Block currently sits at position #64 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 11% of 593 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.