# Twitter

> Twitter has 9K+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 32 reviews and 637 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Twitter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Embed Twitter content, improve sharing on Twitter, convert your web audience into Twitter or Periscope subscribers, and easily track visits to your website from Twitter advertising.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 9K+
- **Total downloads:** 708,920
- **Downloads (30 days):** 637 (+7.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 32 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jul 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Twitter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/twitter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/twitter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embedded timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embedded-timeline/) | #1 | 3 |
| [embedded tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embedded-tweet/) | #1 | 1 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #6 | 469 |
| [twitter list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-list/) | #1 | 2 |
| [twitter profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-profile/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embedded timeline | #96 | 111 |
| embedded tweet | #28 | 42 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,793 |
| twitter list | >100 | 1,566 |
| twitter profile | >100 | 879 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 93.8%
- Other: 6.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [AH Twitter Timeline Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/evolution-twitter-timeline/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 23, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [TelegramsChannelToWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/telegramschanneltowp/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2017 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Twitter safe to use in 2026?
Twitter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Twitter?
Twitter is active on 9K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 708,920 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 637 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Twitter work with WordPress 7.1?
Twitter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Twitter last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on July 24, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Twitter?
Twitter is developed and maintained by Twitter.

### What are the best alternatives to Twitter?
The most popular alternatives to Twitter are AH Twitter Timeline Widget (100+ installs) and TelegramsChannelToWP (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge