[Resolved] Author Box image

[Rachel]

Hi,
I have set up an author box using code found on the support forum. I want to switch avatars off for people who post comments, but when I do that, it also removes the image from my author box.

Is there a way for the author box code to pull my gravatar for the author box without having avatars switched on for comments?

Thanks,
Rachel

[David]

Hi there,

leave the Avatars enabled in the Discussion settings, and add this PHP snippet to your site:

function disable_comment_avatar($avatar, $id_or_email, $size, $default, $alt)
{
    global $in_comment_loop;

    if(isset($in_comment_loop))
    {
        if($in_comment_loop == true)
        {
            return "<img alt='{$alt}' src='' class='avatar avatar-{$size} photo' height='{$size}' width='{$size}' />";
        }
        else
        {
            return $avatar;
        }
    }
    else
    {
        return $avatar;
    }
}

add_filter("get_avatar" , "disable_comment_avatar" , 1, 5);

[Rachel]

Hi David,

What does this code return instead of an avatar?

Also, where do I place the php? Can I add it to a hook or does it need to be added somewhere else?

Thanks
Rachel

[David]

It should return nothing in the Comments loop but still allow the Author avatar to be displayed.

Can’t use Hooks for this piece of code – this article explains adding PHP:
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

[Rachel]

Thanks David – works a treat.

[David]

You’re welcome

[Author]

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