Twitter Follow Button vs Follow Self Pings (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Twitter Follow Button has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Twitter Follow Button has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while Follow Self Pings has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Twitter Follow Button | Follow Self Pings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Age | 15 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.2 | 0.2 |
Rating
5/5Twitter Follow Button
◄Follow Self PingsN/A
Total Reviews
1Twitter Follow Button
◄Follow Self Pings0
Active Installs
100Twitter Follow Button
◄Follow Self Pings10
Total Downloads
19K+Twitter Follow Button
◄Follow Self Pings2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ATwitter Follow Button
Follow Self PingsN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoTwitter Follow Button
◄Follow Self Pings16 years ago
First Released
2011Twitter Follow Button
Follow Self Pings2009
Age
15 yearsTwitter Follow Button
Follow Self Pings17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Twitter Follow Button
Follow Self Pings2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Twitter Follow Button
Follow Self Pingsfalse+
Business Model
FreeTwitter Follow Button
Follow Self PingsFree
Latest Version
1.0.2Twitter Follow Button
Follow Self Pings0.2
Rating Breakdown
Twitter Follow Button
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Follow Self Pings
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twitter Follow Button or Follow Self Pings more popular?
Twitter Follow Button has 100 active installations while Follow Self Pings has 10. Twitter Follow Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Twitter Follow Button or Follow Self Pings?
Twitter Follow Button has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Follow Self Pings has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Twitter Follow Button and Follow Self Pings free?
Twitter Follow Button is free and Follow Self Pings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Twitter Follow Button or Follow Self Pings?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Twitter Follow Button was last updated 10 years ago and Follow Self Pings was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.