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Twitter Tags

Allows one to embed hashtags and usertags into a wordpress post, and in such as way as to not break common publication formatting.

By Eldon McGuinness·Twitter·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, Twitter Tags is a WordPress twitter plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.5K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Nextend Social Login and Register.

0/5Rating
10active installs
1.5K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Twitter Hashtags Syntax

In the body of your post use the [twitter_hashtag] shortcode to create a hashtag link to the twitter site that will open in its own window. This is great for directing people to a trending topic on twitter.

Twitter Usertags Syntax

In the body of your post use the [twitter_user] shortcode to create a usertag link to the twitter site that will open in its own window. This is great for directing people to a specific person’s twitter feed.

Attributes

The shortcode does allow for two attributes to be passed to it:

  • A CSS class tag
  • An alias to pass to the twitter site

Class

Want to give the shortcode text a particular look n’ feel? If so you can specify a class name for the link in question by specifying the class attribute.

#!shortcode
[twitter_hashtag clas…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.6.1
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contributors

Eldon McGuinnessEldon McGuinness
Plugin Info
Version
1.2.1
Last Updated
Jan 28, 2014
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
3.6.1
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.5K+
Added
Oct 4, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

E
Eldon McGuinness
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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