FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button
Quickly adds the Twitter follow button. Can be easily implemented into your page, post or theme template
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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 FireCask’s Twitter Follow B… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| tweets | >100 |
| >100 | |
| twitter button | #76 |
| twitter follow | #19 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button
From the official readme · v0.3Description
Quickly adds the Twitter follow button. Can be easily implemented into your page, post or theme template
- FireCask – our agency specialising in development and design of sites powered by WordPress.
Installation
You can install the plugin using the following steps:
- Download the plugin direct from the Plugin Page at WordPress.
- Upload the whole plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder.
- Go to the Plugins page and activate the plugin
- Insert the shortcode!
For full configuration and options please visit the Twitter Follow Button plugin page.
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FAQ
FireCask’s Twitter Follow Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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 17,952 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 86 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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