Gravatar
Type of site | Avatar hosting |
|---|---|
| Owner | Automattic |
| Created by | Tom Preston-Werner |
| URL | gravatar.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
Gravatar (a portmanteau of globally recognized avatar) is a service for providing globally unique avatars and was created by Tom Preston-Werner. Since 2007, it has been owned by Automattic, having integrated it into their WordPress.com blogging platform.