Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget
by Syed Balkhi · Social
Also makes 99 other plugins · 21.7M+ installs across the portfolio →
Display X posts (Twitter tweets) from any public user account in a clean, attractive looking feed that updates weekly.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈190K estimated
Momentum
+44%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 0/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
89 health vs 58 average across 1,835 Social plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 4.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Social plugin keeps 0.5%, across 1,276 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Social plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 11 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 401 reviews, smoothed to 4.72★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| twitter your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter widget your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| custom twitter feed your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter feeds | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tweets widget | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tweets | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter tweets | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter button | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter plugin | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| twitter cards | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter card | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter follow button | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter timeline | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tweet | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tweet this | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tweet button | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| twitter feed your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| x feed your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| twitter updates | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter by | #1 | #1 | 0 |
301 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 239 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “feeds”, “feed widget” and “retweet” (#5, #7 and #13 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 171.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
11
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v2.11.0 · 28 Oct 2026
64
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5.8 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Dec 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ updatediva7mo ago
I’ve had my issues with SmashBalloon support in the past but my experience with the latest hiccup in transferring a license went very smoothly. Their Twitter Feed plugin does a nice job.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ djvivek279mo ago
Smash Balloon support is super awesome. They helped me resolve my issue for the second time. Thanks
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kay691.1y ago
good plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jmason841.2y ago
Ironically I started creating a plugin just like this, and then came across a site that had the setup I wanted. After looking at the source code – I found SmashingBalloons. Thus far I’m pleased with the plugin, its solid work that I can tell thus far, and good structure for future expansion and debugging. I know the amount of time that goes into a good plugin – and well worth the money here. P.S. Nothing personal, but I don’t give 5 stars unless I think its a market disruptor, its got to be solid work and something absolutely brilliant for me to do that. But still 4 stars all the way.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Josh S1.5y ago
I don’t want this plugin, like at all, however it some how appeared after I used the developers other plugins. It self installs and replicates.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mike2501.6y ago
Feed hasn’t updated for a couple months. When I attempt to refresh cache, or reconnect, I get a message that my daily limit has reached and will refresh next week. Next week never comes, rinse and repeat. 2 star because I know how good it can be.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ demonboy1.7y ago
I’ve used Smash Balloon in the past but I guess Musk has changed X so much now that it’s nigh on impossible for developers to stay on top of things. That said, I couldn’t even get past the first screen when setting this up. I enter my Twitter handle and nothing happens. The ‘next’ button remains unlit and nothing happens when I click it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jmontev211.8y ago
This feed was simple to install and brings all my feeds up to date. So far, so good! Other websites, not so good. This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by jmontev21.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.7.0 Tweak: Staggered feed update cron jobs to help balance server load. Fix: Plugin hardening. 2.7.0
- — Version 2.6.1 New: Added a Help widget to the feed builder for in-app access to documentation and support. Tweak: Corrected typos and grammar in several admin UI strings. Fix: Block editor preview interactions and block conflicts with 2.6.1
- — Version 2.6.0 New: Added a modern Gutenberg block and Elementor widget for the Twitter feed. Existing feeds using the legacy block continue to render without reconfiguration. Tweak: Compatibility with WP 7. 2.6.0
- — Version 2.5.5 Fix: Plugin hardening. 2.5.5
- — Version 2.5.4 Tweak: Added optional deactivation feedback survey to help us improve the plugin. Fix – Additional plugin hardening. 2.5.4
- — Version 2.3.2 Fix – Additional plugin hardening. 2.3.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.11.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Twitter Feeds <= 2.8.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'buttoncolor' Shortcode Attribute ↗2026-09-17 CVE-2026-84909 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.8.0 Patched in 2.9.0
- Patched High · 7.2 Custom Twitter Feeds <= 2.5.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Cached Tweet Text ↗2026-05-12 CVE-2026-6177 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5.4 Patched in 2.5.5
- Patched Medium · 4.8 Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget <= 2.2.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-09-17 CVE-2024-8983 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.2 Patched in 2.2.3
- 2021-07-20 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.8.1 Patched in 1.8.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 18 languages, 15 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Display X posts (Twitter tweets) from any public user account in a clean, attractive looking feed that upda..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("great for", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Twitter.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 6,868 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "twitter widget" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2021-02-01 90K+ → 100K+ up after 62 days in tier
- 2020-12-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 214 days in tier
- 2020-05-01 70K+ → 80K+ up after 161 days in tier
- 2019-11-22 60K+ → 70K+ up after 219 days in tier
- 2019-04-17 50K+ → 60K+ up after 136 days in tier
- 2018-12-02 40K+ → 50K+ up after 169 days in tier
- 2018-06-16 30K+ → 40K+ up after 119 days in tier
- 2018-02-17 20K+ → 30K+ up after 45 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin 10K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags D -
Customize Feeds for Twitter 4K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C -
Ultimate Twitter Feeds 300+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B - P Peadig's Twitter Feed: Embedded Timeline WordPress Plugin 600+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
- T Twiget Twitter Widget 500+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
- T Twitter Goodies Widgets 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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