Twitter Highlight
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (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 Twitter Highlight stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hashtag | >100 |
| list | >100 |
| >100 | |
| username | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Twitter Highlight
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Convert the following formats:
- @username -> http://twitter.com/username
- @username/listname -> http://twitter.com/username/listname
- #hashtag -> http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23hashtag
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.
Installation
- Upload
twitter-highlightfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure settings in the options panel
Changelog
1.0
- First version.
1.1
- Options display style changed a little
1.2
- Fix incorrect username/list/hashtag handling when it was inside a link. Thanks to Holly Jahangiri (http://jahangiri.us/) and Justin Sternberg (https://twitter.com/Jtsternberg/status/482968443227234304)
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FAQ
Twitter Highlight: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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 74 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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