WP TwitterSearch
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Description
Displays the latest results based on a twitter search. Options include setting multiple search terms and limiting tweets shown. Use the sidebar widget or shortcode in your posts/pages: [wpts terms=twittersearch limit=5 lang=en]
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add the WP-TwitterSearch Widget or use the shortcode in posts/pages:
[wpts terms=twittersearch limit=5 lang=en] - See the TwitterSearch menu for options.
Faq
I get this error: Fatal error: Call to undefined function: simplexml_load_file()
WP-TwitterSearch requires PHP5 and that error means your using PHP4. I have no plans to make it work with PHP4. You can contact your host for more info about your server supporting PHP5.
Where is the widget?
As of v1.1 you can now use the sidebar widget to display the twittersearch feed. This is currently limited to one widget and can have its own search terms and limit. The next release will support multiple widgets with independent options.
How do I display my latest tweet?
There are a ton of great plugins that display your tweets, there was no need to create another. This plugin is for search.twitter.com only.
Do I have to provide credit when using the plugin?
Nope, you are free to use it however you like no credit needed. However, if you wish to provide a link back to this plugin there is an option to enable credit. This defaults to no, but if switched to yes a ‘powered by’ will show up below the plugin on your site. Again, this is default to no.
I have another question!
Good, you can either email me at james.fleeting[at]gmail.com or post in the wordpress forums. I’m always browsing around.
Other Notes
Future Plans
- Add the remaining Twitter Advanced Search options
- Allow for multiple widgets each with its own options
- Location based search (input a zip code and distance)
- Add a button to the Visual Editor to add a shortcode
- Display results from a username and tags from a post
- Cache the result for a period of time?
- Should the tweets display in an unordered list? divs/spans? Should you be able to choose?












