Modern Media Tweet Shortcode
Adds 'tweet' shortcode for embedding tweets using Twitter's shortcode format.
Maintenance 20/1005135d since update
Active installs
10
Downloads
2,957
Reviews
0
Age
14.1y
Tagstwitteroembedtweettwitter apiembedded tweets
Plugin info
Total downloads: 2,957
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/10/2011 (5135 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/10/2011 (14 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 3.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 3.2.1
Minimum PHP version: f
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Possibly abandoned • Last updated 5135 days ago
20/100
Is Modern Media Tweet Shortcode abandoned?
Possibly abandoned (last update 5135 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 3.0
Tested up to: 3.2.1
Requires PHP: f
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Description
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
. - 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.
Installation
- Upload the
modern-media-tweet-shortcodedirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Tweak your settings in Options > Embedded Tweets
Frequently Asked Questions
No FAQ available
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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
1.0
- Initial release.

