# Twitter Embed

> Twitter Embed has 200+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Twitter Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Twitter Embed requires no configuration, it works out of the box right after activation. Copy a link to a tweet on Twitter.com and paste it on a line by itself in your post or page editor. When viewing the post, you’ll…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 21,884
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+72.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 30, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Konstantin Kovshenin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kovshenin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/twitter-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #80 | 475 |
| [oembed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oembed/) | #20 | 101 |
| [tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweet/) | #5 | 74 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #49 | 467 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed | >100 | 6,309 |
| oembed | >100 | 585 |
| tweet | >100 | 691 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,816 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedpress/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (307) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [iframe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iframe/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (56) | May 17, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Responsive Video Embedder for Rumble, Odysee, YouTube, Vimeo, Kick …](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-responsive-video-embedder/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (169) | Aug 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [PDF.js Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdfjs-viewer-shortcode/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Apr 21, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Embed PDF Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-pdf-viewer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Embeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-embeds/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Twitter Embed safe to use in 2026?
Twitter Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Twitter Embed?
Twitter Embed is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,884 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Twitter Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Twitter Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Twitter Embed last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on December 30, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Twitter Embed?
Twitter Embed is developed and maintained by Konstantin Kovshenin.

### What are the best alternatives to Twitter Embed?
The most popular alternatives to Twitter Embed are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).


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