# Twitter Follow Button

> Twitter Follow Button has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** 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 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Add the Twitter Follow Button to your blog to increase engagement and create a lasting connection with your audience.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 20,387
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (+24.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 10, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Valeriu Tihai (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/valeriutihai/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wplook-twitter-follow-button-new/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [follow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/follow/) | #2 | 29 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | #91 | 463 |
| [tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweet/) | #9 | 75 |
| [twit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twit/) | #1 | 6 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #68 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| follow | >100 | 10,000 |
| social | >100 | 5,793 |
| tweet | >100 | 695 |
| twit | #1 | 11 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,800 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Superb Social Media Share Buttons and Follow Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/superb-social-share-and-follow-buttons/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [Simple X Buttons – Share, Follow, Mention & Hashtag for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-twitter-plugin/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | May 2, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [AP Twitter Follow Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ap-twitter-follow-button/) | 70+ | — | Jun 12, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [DoFollow State](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dofollow-state/) | 60+ | — | Jul 8, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [WP-TwitterBadge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-twitterbadge/) | 40+ | — | Dec 16, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Twitter Follow Button Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/twitter-follow-button-widget/) | 30+ | — | Jun 2, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Twitter Follow Me Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-twitter-follow-me-button/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 9, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Follow Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-follow-buttons/) | 20+ | 4/5 (2) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [NFCBC SEO Plugin Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nfcbc-seo-plugin-add-on/) | 10+ | — | Dec 17, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Bibs Twitter Follow Button Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bibs-twitter-follow-button-reloaded/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 17, 2014 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Twitter Follow Button safe to use in 2026?
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 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Twitter Follow Button?
Twitter Follow Button is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,387 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Twitter Follow Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Twitter Follow Button is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Twitter Follow Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 10, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Twitter Follow Button?
Twitter Follow Button is developed and maintained by Valeriu Tihai.

### What are the best alternatives to Twitter Follow Button?
The most popular alternatives to Twitter Follow Button are Superb Social Media Share B… (6K+ installs), Simple X Buttons (80+ installs) and AP Twitter Follow Button (70+ installs).


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