Avatar checklist for Wix communities and member profiles

Avatars are small, but they affect how complete and trustworthy a member area feels. Before publishing a Wix community or directory, review the avatar experience.

Profile checks

• Avatar displays in all expected locations.
• Fallback images look intentional.
• Images are not stretched or cropped badly.
• Member names remain readable.
• Profile cards work on mobile.

Sync checks

• Known Gravatar emails show correct avatars.
• Blank profiles have a fallback.
• Bulk refresh behavior works as expected.
• Avatar updates do not break layouts.

UX checks

• Users understand where their image comes from.
• Privacy expectations are clear.
• Manual changes or alternatives are documented if available.

Maintenance tip

Review avatar behavior after changes to member profiles, directory layouts, or community features.