# Easy Twitter Widget

> Easy Twitter Widget has 40+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Twitter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A light weight plugin that offers recent Twitter tweets widget with awesome customizability options.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 6,212
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+12.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pearl Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pearlthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pearl-twitter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 468 |
| [twitter tweets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-tweets/) | #1 | 3 |
| [twitter widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-widget/) | #10 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| twitter | >100 | 3,842 |
| twitter tweets | >100 | 551 |
| twitter widget | >100 | 1,527 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-twitter-feeds/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (401) | Sep 30, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shareaholic/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (1,053) | Nov 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-twitter-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (55) | Dec 20, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter/) | 9K+ | 2.5/5 (32) | Jul 24, 2019 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [WP Review Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-facebook-reviews/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (180) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [Seed Social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seed-social/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 6, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoshare-for-twitter/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 2, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Share Buttons with Floating Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-share-buttons-with-floating-sidebar/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 27, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Twitter Widget free?
Yes. Easy Twitter Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Twitter Widget safe to use in 2026?
Easy Twitter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Twitter Widget?
Easy Twitter Widget is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,212 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Twitter Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Twitter Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy Twitter Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on March 30, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Twitter Widget?
Easy Twitter Widget is developed and maintained by Pearl Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Twitter Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Twitter Widget are Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs), Custom Twitter Feeds (100K+ installs) and Social Media Widget (30K+ installs).


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