# Twitter Highlight

> Twitter Highlight has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Twitter Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**It comes with some options to configure, like use nofollow attribute, open on a new page and choose where you want the links to be replaced.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,193
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eduardo Reveles (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/oso96_2000/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/twitter-highlight/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hashtag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hashtag/) | #12 | 13 |
| [list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list/) | >100 | 182 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 469 |
| [username](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/username/) | #26 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hashtag | >100 | 323 |
| list | >100 | 10,000 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,799 |
| username | >100 | 3,510 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hashtag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hashtag/) | 200+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Jan 26, 2016 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Publicize With Hashtags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publicize-with-hashtags/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 22, 2015 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [ThinkTwit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thinktwit/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Aug 17, 2021 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Social Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-instagram-embed/) | 10+ | — | Oct 13, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Fetch Tweets – Hashtag Cloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetch-tweets-hashtag-cloud/) | 10+ | — | Apr 28, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Twitter Hashtag Blaster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter-hashtag-blaster/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 25, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Portfolio Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/portfolio-by-lisa-westlund/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 5, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Hashtag URL Placeholder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hashtag-url-placeholder/) | 10+ | — | Dec 15, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [BuddyPress Activity Stream Hashtags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-activity-stream-hashtags/) | 10+ | — | Oct 28, 2011 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [Automatic Twitter Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-twitter-links/) | 10+ | — | Jun 20, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Twitter Highlight safe to use in 2026?
Twitter Highlight shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Twitter Highlight?
Twitter Highlight is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,193 times since it launched in April 2010. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Twitter Highlight work with WordPress 7.1?
Twitter Highlight is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Twitter Highlight last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on September 29, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Twitter Highlight?
Twitter Highlight is developed and maintained by Eduardo Reveles.

### What are the best alternatives to Twitter Highlight?
The most popular alternatives to Twitter Highlight are Hashtag (200+ installs), Publicize With Hashtags (200+ installs) and ThinkTwit (10+ installs).


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