# Simple X Buttons – Share, Follow, Mention & Hashtag for WordPress

> Simple X Buttons has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 243 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple X Buttons works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**Simple X Buttons adds X (Twitter) buttons to your WordPress posts and pages — the right way.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 11,376
- **Downloads (30 days):** 243 (+16.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** topdevs.net (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/topdevs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-twitter-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [follow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/follow/) | #3 | 29 |
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | #51 | 255 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 463 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #81 | 469 |
| [x](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/x/) | #8 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| follow | #21 | 10,000 |
| share | >100 | 6,431 |
| social | >100 | 5,793 |
| twitter | #70 | 3,800 |
| x | #71 | 7,036 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 73.6%
- 2.0: 26.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Superb Social Media Share Buttons and Follow Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/superb-social-share-and-follow-buttons/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [Twitter Follow Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wplook-twitter-follow-button-new/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 10, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [AP Twitter Follow Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ap-twitter-follow-button/) | 70+ | — | Jun 12, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [DoFollow State](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dofollow-state/) | 60+ | — | Jul 8, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [WP-TwitterBadge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-twitterbadge/) | 40+ | — | Dec 16, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Twitter Follow Button Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter-follow-button-widget/) | 30+ | — | Jun 2, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Twitter Follow Me Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-twitter-follow-me-button/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 9, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Follow Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-follow-buttons/) | 20+ | 4/5 (2) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [NFCBC SEO Plugin Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nfcbc-seo-plugin-add-on/) | 10+ | — | Dec 17, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Bibs Twitter Follow Button Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bibs-twitter-follow-button-reloaded/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 17, 2014 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple X Buttons free?
Yes. Simple X Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple X Buttons safe to use in 2026?
Simple X Buttons works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple X Buttons?
Simple X Buttons is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,376 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 243 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple X Buttons work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple X Buttons is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple X Buttons need?
Simple X Buttons requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple X Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 2, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Simple X Buttons?
Simple X Buttons is developed and maintained by topdevs.net.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple X Buttons?
The most popular alternatives to Simple X Buttons are Superb Social Media Share B… (6K+ installs), Twitter Follow Button (100+ installs) and AP Twitter Follow Button (70+ installs).


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