Timber vs TwigPress (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, TwigPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Timber leads in active installations (20K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Timber has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while TwigPress has 3.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Timber | TwigPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 3.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.23.4 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Timber
►TwigPress5/5
Total Reviews
71Timber
◄TwigPress2
Active Installs
20K+Timber
◄TwigPress20
Total Downloads
1.5M+Timber
◄TwigPress3.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ATimber
TwigPressN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoTimber
◄TwigPress11 years ago
First Released
2013Timber
TwigPress2013
Age
13 yearsTimber
TwigPress13 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Timber
TwigPress4.1+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+Timber
TwigPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeTimber
TwigPressFree
Latest Version
1.23.4Timber
TwigPress1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Timber
4.9/5(71 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
0%
TwigPress
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Timber Reviews
by Tomas Eklund
Slow development and out-of-date
Not compatible with current versions of PHP (8.1 and 8.2).
by octane9712
Makes creating themes so much easier!
Makes creating beautiful new themes super simple and easy.
by max1221
Thx for your work and waiting 2.0 release !
Juste so cool to use twig with wordpress ! Thx for all.
TwigPress Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timber or TwigPress more popular?
Timber has 20K+ active installations while TwigPress has 20. Timber is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Timber or TwigPress?
Timber has a 4.9/5 rating from 71 reviews, while TwigPress has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Timber and TwigPress free?
Timber is free and TwigPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Timber or TwigPress?
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?
Timber was last updated 10 months ago and TwigPress was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.