cbnet Twitter Widget
Widget to add the Twitter Tools Profile, List, Faves, and Search Widgets, with all configurable options.
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cbnet Twitter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where cbnet Twitter Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cbnet | #7 |
| >100 | |
| twitter favorites | >100 |
| twitter list | >100 |
| twitter profile | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About cbnet Twitter Widget
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Note: The Twitter 1.1 API broke this Widget. Trying to fix it is a very low priority, though I may come back to it at some point in the future.
This plugin is a widget to add the Twitter Tools Widgets, including all configurable options, with no need to copy/paste code. The following Twitter Widgets are supported:
* Profile Widget
* List Widget
* Favorites Widget
* Search Widget
Installation
Manual installation:
- Upload the
cbnet-twitter-widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory
Installation using “Add New Plugin”
- From your Admin UI (Dashboard), use the menu to select Plugins -> Add New
- Search for ‘cbnet Twitter Widget’
- Click the ‘Install’ button to open the plugin’s repository listing
- Click the ‘Install’ button
Activiation and Use
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- From your Admin UI (Dashboard), use the menu to select Appearance -> Widgets
- Find the widget titled ‘cbnet Twitter Widget’
- Add the widget to the widgetized sidebar of your choice
- Configure settings, and save
Changelog
Compatible with WordPress 3.5. Made Plugin translatable, removed obsolete admin notices.
1.3
- Made Plugin translation-ready
- Removed obsolete admin notices
1.2
- Compatible with WordPress 3.3.2
1.1
- Added notifications for users of the old cbnet Twitter Profile/List/Faves/Search Display Plugins
1.0
- Initial Release
- Initial merge of the following plugins:
** cbnet Twitter Profile Display
** cbnet Twitter List Display
** cbnet Twitter Faves Display
** cbnet Twitter Search Display
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FAQ
cbnet Twitter Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is cbnet Twitter Widget free?
Yes. cbnet Twitter Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is cbnet Twitter Widget safe to use in 2026?
cbnet Twitter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use cbnet Twitter Widget?
cbnet Twitter Widget is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,622 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does cbnet Twitter Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
cbnet Twitter Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was cbnet Twitter Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on February 11, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes cbnet Twitter Widget?
cbnet Twitter Widget is developed and maintained by Chip Bennett.
What are the best alternatives to cbnet Twitter Widget?
The most popular alternatives to cbnet Twitter Widget are cbnet Ping Optimizer (1K+ installs), cbnet Multi Author Comment… (1K+ installs) and cbnet Different Posts Per P… (300+ installs).
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