Twitter Embed
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…
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Twitter Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| oembed | >100 |
| tweet | >100 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About Twitter Embed
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
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 see that the link has been replaced with the embedded tweet with options to reply, retweet, favorite and follow.
The plugin uses Twitter’s original widgets API, the shortcode and embed HTML are available too. Embed HTML is reversed to a Tweet shortcode when HTML is filtered (for authors or contributors). The tweets themselves are cached in post meta for better performance.
Installation
- Download the plugin zip archive.
- Extract it in your
wp-content/pluginsfolder or upload via admin panel. - Browse to your plugins section and active the plugin.
- Use it in your posts and pages by linking to tweets on a line by itself.
Changelog
1.1.1
- Slashes fix
1.1
- Compatibility with 3.5 and 3.4
- Reversal will transform HTML into a URL, not a shortcode
- Shortcode uses WP_Embed class for caching
1.0.1
- Protected meta security fix (which enabled authors to post unfiltered HTML, but not anymore!)
- Commenting code
1.0
- First release
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FAQ
Twitter Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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