How Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+-2 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.8/5 (399)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.6+

Last UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Downloads3.3M+

AuthorSyed Balkhi

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget receives an estimated speed score of C. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-2 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +3

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-12-11. Requires PHP 5.6+. Trusted by 100K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget slow down WordPress?

Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget has an estimated speed score of C. It may noticeably affect your site speed. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Is Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget still maintained?

Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget was last updated on 2025-12-11. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

What are the best alternatives to Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget?

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