Fetch Some Tweets
Fetch Some Tweets will enable any developer to pull in the latest Tweets from any Twitter Handle, it\’s lightweight and simple to manage via the settings area. In order to use this plugin you will need to have applied…
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- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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About Fetch Some Tweets
From the official readme · v1.5Description
Fetch Some Tweets will enable any developer to pull in the latest Tweets from any Twitter Handle, it\’s lightweight and simple to manage via the settings area. In order to use this plugin you will need to have applied for a Twitter Developers Account and have created a Twitter Application. Links regarding all the above is contained within the settings area.
You can control the Number of Tweets, whether to include Retweets or Exclude Replies, the Tweets are rendered as a simple unordered list all with straightforward classes to enable you to style your Twitter Timeline however you want, there are no CSS styles by default.
Each individual Tweet has the same interactive functionality of Twitter enabling you to Retweet, Favourite & Reply, if Images are attached to your tweet these will display as an Icon linking your directly to the embedded Image on Twitter.
This is Version 1 over time I plan to add the ability to import the Tweets as Posts enabling you to manage and backup your Tweets via a Tweet Post Type.
Installation
Either download the package from Github or via the WordPress Repository, Activate and click on the settings link, this link is also within the Settings section on the WordPress Dashboard Menu. Once Activated you\’ll have the option to add your Twitter Application credentials and apply your options for the Number of Tweets & whether to include Retweets & Replies.
To display the Tweets use the [FetchSomeTweets] shortcode. To embed within a Template use <?php echo do_shortcode( '[FetchSomeTweets]' ); ?>.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I sign up for a Twitter Developer Account?
You can find details regarding setting up your Twitter Developers Account via the Twitter Developer Platform and also created a Twitter Application.
How do I setup a Twitter Application?
Instructions on how to create a Twitter App can be found here.
How do I generate my Twitter Application Access Tokens?
Instructions on how to generate your Access Tokens can be found here.
How do I display my Twitter Feed?
To show the Tweets within your templates simply fill out the fields below and use the following shortcode [FetchSomeTweets].
Changelog
V1.0
- Base functionality in place.
V1.1
- Updated Tweet calculation to display the correct number of Tweets even when excluding Replies and Retweets.
V1.2
- Added compatibility with WordPress 5.0.
V1.3
- Added check for Twitter API timeout.
V1.3.1
- Updated HTML Markup.
V1.3.5
- Changed the process of passing Tweet content & Date which increases compatibility with Gutenberg (No more ‘Update Failed’ messages).
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Is Fetch Some Tweets free?
Yes. Fetch Some Tweets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fetch Some Tweets safe to use in 2026?
Fetch Some Tweets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fetch Some Tweets?
Fetch Some Tweets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,998 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fetch Some Tweets work with WordPress 7.1?
Fetch Some Tweets is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fetch Some Tweets need?
Fetch Some Tweets requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fetch Some Tweets last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 15, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Fetch Some Tweets?
Fetch Some Tweets is developed and maintained by Paul Jackson.
What are the best alternatives to Fetch Some Tweets?
The most popular alternatives to Fetch Some Tweets are Disable REST API (80K+ installs), Export All URLs (50K+ installs) and Disable WP REST API (30K+ installs).
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