A click to tweet box highlights a short, quotable line from your post. When a reader clicks it, X (formerly Twitter) opens with the quote and a link to your post already written, so sharing takes one click. Quotes like this often get more engagement than a plain headline and link, because they make the person sharing look smart.
In this guide you will learn how to add click to tweet boxes in WordPress without any code, using the free Ultimate Blocks plugin, plus two alternatives.
How to Add a Click to Tweet Box in WordPress
Step 1: Install and Activate Ultimate Blocks
Ultimate Blocks is a free plugin (built by our team) that adds 25+ useful blocks to the WordPress block editor, including Click to Tweet.
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New Plugin.
- Search for Ultimate Blocks.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
Step 2: Insert the Click to Tweet Block
Open the post where you want the box. Click the + (block inserter) button, or type /tweet on a new line, and choose the Click to Tweet block.
Step 3: Write Your Quote and Customize the Box
Type the text you want people to share. Then use the block settings in the right sidebar:
- Username: add your X username so you are mentioned (via @you) when people share.
- Font size: make the quote stand out from normal text.
- Colors: change the text and border colors to match your brand.
Publish or update the post, and the box is live. Keep the quote well under 280 characters so there is room for the link and your username.
Tips for Better Click to Tweet Boxes
- Use one to three boxes per post, placed next to your strongest ideas.
- Pick quotable lines: a surprising stat, a bold opinion, or a short tip.
- Do not repeat the headline; give readers something new to share.
- Test the box after publishing to make sure the link and username look right.
Other Click to Tweet Plugins
1. Better Click To Share
Better Click To Share (formerly Better Click To Tweet) is a dedicated plugin with about 6,000 active installs. It works in the block editor and with a shortcode in the classic editor, which is handy if you still use the classic editor. The downside: you install a whole plugin for one block, while Ultimate Blocks gives you many blocks.
2. Social Snap
Social Snap is a complete social media plugin: share buttons, share count recovery, social login, follower counters, social meta tags, analytics, and click to tweet boxes. It has a free version, and Pro is a yearly subscription. Choose it if you want a full social toolkit, not just tweet boxes. See more social sharing plugins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do click to tweet boxes still work now that Twitter is X?
Yes. They use X’s share link, which opens the post composer with your text and link filled in.
Can I add share boxes for other networks?
Click to tweet boxes are made for X. For other networks, use social share buttons, such as the Social Share block in Ultimate Blocks or a plugin like Social Snap.
Do I need a plugin?
Not strictly, as you could build an X share link by hand, but a plugin is faster, looks better, and needs no code.
Have you added click to tweet boxes to your posts? Share your experience in the comments.
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