How to Disable Gravatars in WordPress

There are two ways to disable Gravatars in WordPress:

Method 1: Using the WordPress Settings page

1. Go to Settings > Discussion in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Scroll down to the Avatars section and uncheck the box next to Show Avatars.
3. Click Save Changes.

Method 2: Using a WordPress plugin

There are a number of WordPress plugins that can disable Gravatars. One popular option is the Disable Gravatars plugin. To use this plugin:

1. Install and activate the Disable Gravatars plugin.
2. Go to Settings > Disable Gravatars in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Configure the plugin settings as desired.
4. Click Save Changes.

Once you have disabled Gravatars, commenters will no longer see Gravatar images next to their comments. Instead, they will see a default image that you specify in the WordPress settings.

Here are some of the reasons why you might want to disable Gravatars:

• You want to improve the loading speed of your website. Gravatars can add a significant amount of weight to your pages, so disabling them can help to improve performance.
• You want to protect your users’ privacy. Gravatars are publicly available, so disabling them can help to protect your users’ privacy.
• You want to use your own custom avatars. Gravatars are not always the best looking, so you may want to use your own custom avatars instead.