Head-to-head · October 2026
TF Button vs Twitter Follow Button
Twitter Follow Button comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against TF Button.
TF Button
Adds a Twitter Follow Button widget in your sidebar. Available in English, French and Dutch!
Twitter Follow Button
The Twitter Follow button is a small widget which allows users to easily follow a Twitter account from any…
| Metric | TF Button | Twitter Follow Button |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 32 | 116 |
| Download trend | +23.1% | +24.7% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 15 years ago | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 3.1.4 | WP 4.5.33 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
TF ButtonTwitter Follow Button
Choose TF Button if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Twitter Follow Button if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
TF Button vs Twitter Follow Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, TF Button or Twitter Follow Button?
Twitter Follow Button comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against TF Button. Choose Twitter Follow Button if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is TF Button more popular than Twitter Follow Button?
Twitter Follow Button is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 10+ for TF Button.
Can I use TF Button and Twitter Follow Button together?
Both plugins cover follow, social and twitter, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are TF Button and Twitter Follow Button free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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