# qTwit (for WordPress)

> qTwit (for WordPress) has 10+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** qTwit (for WordPress) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**qTwit is a Wordpress widget that loads Tweets (from Twitter) on the client-side, via jQuery, as opposed to on the server.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 8, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kylehotchkiss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kylehotchkiss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/qtwit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [client side](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/client-side/) | #3 | 6 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |
| [tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweet/) | #32 | 74 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 467 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,315 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| client side | >100 | 3,151 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,988 |
| tweet | >100 | 691 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,817 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comment Validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-validation/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 25, 2010 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [AJAX Manufactory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-manufactory/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 28, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Last.wp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lastwp/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [LH Localforage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-localforage/) | <10 | — | Mar 18, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [CompressPrivacy – Local Image Compression to WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressprivacy-private-image-compression/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is qTwit (for WordPress) free?
Yes. qTwit (for WordPress) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is qTwit (for WordPress) safe to use in 2026?
qTwit (for WordPress) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use qTwit (for WordPress)?
qTwit (for WordPress) is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,179 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does qTwit (for WordPress) work with WordPress 7.1?
qTwit (for WordPress) is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was qTwit (for WordPress) last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on March 8, 2010 (17 years ago).

### Who makes qTwit (for WordPress)?
qTwit (for WordPress) is developed and maintained by kylehotchkiss.

### What are the best alternatives to qTwit (for WordPress)?
The most popular alternatives to qTwit (for WordPress) are Comment Validation (800+ installs), AJAX Manufactory (100+ installs) and Last.wp (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qtwit/ · Generated 2026-10-09 10:07 UTC by PageForge