Simple Twitter Widget Plugin: WordPress Speed Profile
Simple Twitter Widget is a WordPress plugin. A simple but powerful widget to display updates from a Twitter feed. Configurable and reliable.
Repeated attempts to activate this plugin in our sandbox failed without a clear fatal signature — typically a silent error, undefined constant, or early wp_die(). We could not measure performance impact. Consult the plugin's support forum for known issues before installing.
Performance Analysis
Performance Impact
We have not yet benchmarked Simple Twitter Widget, so we cannot report a measured speed score.
This plugin may have a significant performance impact. Consider lighter alternatives if speed is a priority for your site.
Maintenance Status
Last updated: 2011-12-01. Trusted by 100 active installations.
Note: Speed scores are estimated from plugin metrics. Real-world performance varies depending on your server configuration, other active plugins, and how you use the plugin.
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