StreamWeasels Twitch Integration

by StreamWeasels

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75 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With 1,000 active installs, adoption is modest and concentrated in a niche Twitch-using segment of WordPress sites.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated July 2025 and tested against WordPress 6.7.5, so it is reasonably current, though release history is hard to gauge from the available data.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 from 23 ratings is an excellent score, though the small sample size means it should be treated as encouraging rather than conclusive.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolved tickets is a real concern, as there is no public track record of the developer responding to issues in the WordPress.org forum.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It supports WordPress 5.0 and up and works with major editors, but the missing PHP version requirement and the no PHP requirement listed leaves compatibility guarantees unclear.

Scores higher than 41% of indexed plugins

About

Embed Twitch streams with our collection of Twitch Blocks and Shortcodes. Works with Block Editor, Classic Editor, and Page Builders.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-08-12 7:51pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

6 Medium

Most recent: April 30, 2026

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Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter Medium

April 30, 2026 Patched in ["1.9.3"] CVE-2024-13362

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration <= 1.9.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 28, 2025 Patched in ["1.9.4"] CVE-2025-7809

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration <= 1.8.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via sw-twitch-embed Shortcode Medium

October 18, 2024 Patched in ["1.8.7"] CVE-2024-9897

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration <= 1.7.8 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure Medium

April 22, 2024 Patched in ["1.8.0"] CVE-2024-32716

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration <= 1.7.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

March 25, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.6"] CVE-2024-29766

Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks Medium

March 4, 2022 Patched in ["1.3.4"] CVE-2022-4974

What It Does

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration lets WordPress site owners embed Twitch streams, channels, and related content using dedicated Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes. It works across the block editor, classic editor, and most page builders, so you can drop Twitch content into posts, pages, and custom layouts without manually pasting iframe code. The plugin is built around Twitch API integrations rather than just basic embeds.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small gaming communities, individual streamers, esports organizers, and gaming media sites that want a turnkey way to surface Twitch content on WordPress. It is a good match if you specifically need Twitch blocks or shortcodes and want something that plugs into both the block and classic editors without custom code. Sites with only a handful of embedded streams and minimal customization needs will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need a one-off Twitch embed, a plain Twitch iframe or the official Twitch embed widget is faster and adds no plugin overhead. Larger networks or agencies needing deep analytics, multi-channel moderation, or advanced chat tooling will likely outgrow this plugin quickly.

The Bottom Line

StreamWeasels Twitch Integration is a focused, well-rated niche plugin that does one thing: put Twitch content into WordPress via blocks and shortcodes. The 60.03 overall score reflects a real trade-off, since strong ratings are offset by a tiny install base and zero observable support activity. Worth trying if you specifically want Twitch blocks, but keep an eye on support responsiveness if you depend on it for a live site.