Modern Media Tweet Shortcode
Adds 'tweet' shortcode for embedding tweets using Twitter's shortcode format.
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·10 active installs·Updated 14 years agoAs of April 2026, Modern Media Tweet Shortcode is a WordPress tweet plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin.
0/5Rating
10active installs
3.1K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011
Overview
This plugin adds a ‘tweet’ shortcode to embed tweets using Twitter’s shortcode format,
for example:
[tweet https://twitter.com/OnionSports/status/145262716104351747 ]
- The plugin uses Twitter’s statuses/oembed API endpoint to retrieve embedded tweets identified by the id at the end of the url in the shortcode parameter
- It caches retrieved tweets on the server to minimize API usage.
- Optionally, it adds the necessary javascript from Twitter in document
<head>. - Allows you to control the width of the embedded tweet.
- Fixes a
clear:both;issue in Twitter’s CSS. - Tweet functionality (e.g., retweet and follow buttons) can be displayed in multiple languages.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed faulty directory layout which put the plugin in a subdirectory, breaking the plugin installation when installed from the Plugins > Add Plugin panel
Contributors
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