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Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter)

By 10up

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically shares your posts to X/Twitter upon publication. Customize messages and images easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter) automatically shares your posts to X/Twitter as soon as they are published. Once you hit the Publish button, the plugin sends your post's title, featured image, and link to X/Twitter, along with a custom message.

Unlike a myriad of other social media multitool solutions, Autopost for X is built solely for X/Twitter. It focuses on doing one thing and does it well, with the code and interface craftsmanship we apply to every project.

With Autopost for X, developers can further customize nearly everything about the posts, including the image, author, and link, using an extensive set of hooks built into the code. Among its other features, the WordPress plugin works in both the classic and new block editors, becomes part of the pre-publish checklist step in the new block editor, posts a high-quality featured image with your post to X/Twitter, counts characters to keep you under the X/Twitter limit, and adds a link to the post in the block editor sidebar.

Comparing to Alternatives

Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter) is a specialized plugin for Twitter autoposting with several viable alternatives focusing on different social platforms or similar Twitter functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Twitter's new API v2
Clear and detailed documentation for setup
Responsive and professional support
Consistently high user satisfaction
No need for a paid version to access core features

Weaknesses

Had a medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 2.3.2
No official pro version with advanced features
Limited to Twitter platform only
Lacks video tutorials for beginners

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 6 reviewers, users praise the plugin's reliability and support, reflecting strong satisfaction and trust.

Positive highlights

"Love it! Works perfectly" - Kori Ashton
"Works perfect! Support is quick and professional" - ibiza69
"The best twitter plugin in 2023" - alhalkab
"Works great with 2.0 API changes" - mattwillms
"Clear and accurate documentation" - justinwyllie

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previously had a missing authorization vulnerability
No video help files included
No advanced features beyond the free version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a reliable, easy-to-use Twitter autoposting plugin with excellent documentation and support, especially those comfortable following step-by-step setup instructions.

Not ideal for

Users seeking multi-platform autoposting, advanced premium features, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might want to consider alternatives or wait for further updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality for autoposting to Twitter with clear setup instructions and responsive support.

Final Verdict

Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter) delivers a highly reliable and well-supported solution for Twitter autoposting, earning unanimous praise from its users. Its free offering is robust, making it an excellent choice for those focused solely on Twitter integration.

However, the plugin's past security vulnerability and lack of a pro version with advanced features may limit its appeal for users needing multi-platform support or enhanced capabilities. Overall, it remains a top contender for straightforward Twitter autoposting needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Autopost for X (formerly Autoshare for Twitter) plugin.

autopost for x

twitter integration

social media sharing

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, yes it does! For more details on this, see #44.

There are a few potential reasons for this error:
1. Incorrect X/Twitter API credentials: Please ensure that you have entered the correct X/Twitter API credentials.
2. Deprecated access levels: If you are still using the old X/Twitter access levels (Standard (v1.1), Essential (v2), Elevated (v2), etc…), you must migrate to the new access levels (Free, Basic, Pro, etc.). Please make sure to migrate to the new access levels to ensure uninterrupted functionality. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Go to the following URL: https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/products 2. Look for the "Downgrade" button. 3. Click on it to migrate to the free access level.

1. Go to the following URL: https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/products 2. Look for the "Downgrade" button. 3. Click on it to migrate to the free access level.