WP-Status.net
Posts your blog posts to one or multiple Status.net servers and even to Twitter
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WP-Status.net shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-Status.net stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| identica | #9 |
| oauth | >100 |
| status updates | >100 |
| Status.net | #3 |
| >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-Status.net
From the official readme · v1.4.2Description
Every time you make a new blog post this plugin will post a status update to the Status.net servers and Twitter accounts
you have specified. You can set as many acounts on as many servers you like. You can even have the plugin to post to
different account on the same Status.net server.
The links to your blog can be shortened by one of seven different link shortener services like TinyURL.com.
Installation
- Upload
wp-status-net/wp-status-net.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the ‘WP-Status.net’ menu option under ‘Settings’ to specify the accounts and servers
Changelog
The first version
1.4.2
- Added support for Yourls.org on your own site
1.4.1
- Removed RT.nu since they are no longer in service
1.3.1
- Minor bug fix in Oauth for Twitter
- Fixed problem with bit.ly links
1.3
- Oauth is now available for Twitter servers. For Status.net server that will be available in a later version (hopefully 1.4)
- Optional suffix possible for posts
1.1
- Added possibility to have a unique prefix for each server when posting blog posts to a Status.net server
1.0
- The first version
For developers
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Best WP-Status.net alternatives
All identica plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Twitter List Widget
This plugin allows to place widgets on your sidebars, that fetch the contents of one or…
|
10+ |
| 3 |
StatusNet Widget
StatusNet Widget provides a widget to pull your status from StatusNet sites like identi.ca…
|
10+ |
FAQ
WP-Status.net: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP-Status.net free?
Yes. WP-Status.net is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP-Status.net safe to use in 2026?
WP-Status.net shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP-Status.net?
WP-Status.net is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,528 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP-Status.net work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Status.net is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP-Status.net last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on January 26, 2012 (15 years ago).
Who makes WP-Status.net?
WP-Status.net is developed and maintained by Xavier Media.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Status.net?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Status.net are Twitter List Widget (10+ installs) and StatusNet Widget (10+ installs).
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