# FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button

> FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Quickly adds the Twitter follow button. Can be easily implemented into your page, post or theme template**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 17,963
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+35.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 21, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex Moss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexmoss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/twitter-follow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [tweets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweets/) | #7 | 52 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #59 | 469 |
| [twitter button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-button/) | #1 | 6 |
| [twitter follow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-follow/) | #1 | 4 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| tweets | >100 | 694 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,796 |
| twitter button | #77 | 1,943 |
| twitter follow | #19 | 1,367 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 57.3%
- 0.1: 42.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Customize Feeds for Twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter-tweets/) | 4K+ | 4.2/5 (18) | Jul 12, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [Slim Jetpack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slimjetpack/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Nov 28, 2017 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Display Tweets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-tweets-php/) | 800+ | 5/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Peadig's Twitter Feed: Embedded Timeline WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-twitter-feed/) | 600+ | 3.1/5 (7) | Apr 4, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Twiget Twitter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twiget/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Twitter Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-twitter-feeds/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | May 20, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Timeline Twitter Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-twitter-feed/) | 100+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Sep 4, 2015 | 28/100 |
| 9 | [Quick and Easy Tweets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-and-easy-tweets/) | 80+ | — | Dec 4, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate twitter profile widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-twitter-profile-widget/) | 80+ | 2.6/5 (5) | Dec 18, 2013 | 27/100 |
| 11 | [Multi Account Tweet Feeds by Webline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multi-account-tweet-feeds-by-webline/) | 70+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Feb 2, 2023 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button free?
Yes. FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button safe to use in 2026?
FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button?
FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,963 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button work with WordPress 7.1?
FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on November 21, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button?
FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button is developed and maintained by Alex Moss.

### What are the best alternatives to FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button?
The most popular alternatives to FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button are Customize Feeds for Twitter (4K+ installs), Slim Jetpack (2K+ installs) and Display Tweets (800+ installs).


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