get_avatar_url( mixed $id_or_email, array $args = null )

Retrieves the avatar URL.


Parameters

$id_or_email

(Required) The Gravatar to retrieve a URL for. Accepts a user_id, gravatar md5 hash, user email, WP_User object, WP_Post object, or WP_Comment object.

$args

(Optional) Arguments to use instead of the default arguments.<br>

  • 'size'
    (int) Height and width of the avatar in pixels. Default 96.<br>
  • 'default'
    (string) URL for the default image or a default type. Accepts:<br>
    • '404' (return a 404 instead of a default image)<br>
    • 'retro' (a 8-bit arcade-style pixelated face)<br>
    • 'robohash' (a robot)<br>
    • 'monsterid' (a monster)<br>
    • 'wavatar' (a cartoon face)<br>
    • 'identicon' (the "quilt", a geometric pattern)<br>
    • 'initials' (initials based avatar with background color)<br>
    • 'color' (generated background color)<br>
    • 'mystery', 'mm', or 'mysteryman' (The Oyster Man)<br>
    • 'blank' (transparent GIF)<br>
    • 'gravatar_default' (the Gravatar logo) Default is the value of the 'avatar_default' option, with a fallback of 'mystery'.<br>
  • 'force_default'
    (bool) Whether to always show the default image, never the Gravatar.<br> Default false.<br>
  • 'rating'
    (string) What rating to display avatars up to. Accepts:<br>
  • 'G' (suitable for all audiences)<br>
  • 'PG' (possibly offensive, usually for audiences 13 and above)<br>
  • 'R' (intended for adult audiences above 17)<br>
  • 'X' (even more mature than above) Default is the value of the 'avatar_rating' option.<br>
  • 'scheme'
    (string) URL scheme to use. See set_url_scheme() for accepted values.<br> <br>
  • 'processed_args'
    (array) When the function returns, the value will be the processed/sanitized $args plus a "found_avatar" guess. Pass as a reference. <br>
  • Default value: null


    Return

    (string|false) The URL of the avatar on success, false on failure.


    Source

    File: wp-includes/link-template.php

    function get_avatar_url( $id_or_email, $args = null ) {
    	$args = get_avatar_data( $id_or_email, $args );
    	return $args['url'];
    }
    


    Changelog

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    Version Description
    4.2.0 Introduced.