# TF Button

> TF Button has 10+ active installs and 32 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TF Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a Twitter Follow Button widget in your sidebar. Available in English, French and Dutch!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,303
- **Downloads (30 days):** 32 (+23.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** janheuninck (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/janheuninck/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tf-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [follow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/follow/) | #13 | 29 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 463 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 469 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| follow | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| social | >100 | 5,793 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,800 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## 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 |
| 3 | [Simple X Buttons – Share, Follow, Mention & Hashtag for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-twitter-plugin/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | May 2, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is TF Button free?
Yes. TF Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is TF Button safe to use in 2026?
TF Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TF Button?
TF Button is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,303 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TF Button work with WordPress 7.1?
TF Button is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TF Button last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on June 3, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes TF Button?
TF Button is developed and maintained by janheuninck.

### What are the best alternatives to TF Button?
The most popular alternatives to TF Button are Superb Social Media Share B… (6K+ installs), Twitter Follow Button (100+ installs) and Simple X Buttons (80+ installs).


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