Parameter reference

Embedded Tweet parameter reference

An embedded Tweet supports customization in data-* attributes and JavaScript factory functions. This reference document describes parameters used in all formats.

Reference the oEmbed API to set these parameters as part of an HTML response for a Tweet ID or URL.

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
id The numerical ID of the desired Tweet. 20
cards When set to hidden, links in a Tweet are not expanded to photo, video, or link previews. hidden
conversation When set to none, only the cited Tweet will be displayed even if it is in reply to another Tweet. none
theme When set to dark, displays Tweet with light text over a dark background. dark
width The maximum width of the rendered Tweet in whole pixels. This value should be between 250 and 550 pixels. 325
align Float the Tweet left, right, or center relative to its container. Typically set to allow text or other content to wrap around the Tweet. right
lang A supported Twitter language code. Loads text components in the specified language. Note: does not affect the text of the cited Tweet. es
dnt When set to true, the Tweet and its embedded page on your site are not used for purposes that include personalized suggestions and personalized ads. true

 

HTML example

      <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
  <p lang="en" dir="ltr">just setting up my twttr</p>&mdash; Jack (@jack) <a href="https://twitter.com/jack/status/20">March 21, 2006</a>
</blockquote>

JavaScript factory example

Note: the numeric Tweet ID should be passed as a string. 

      twttr.widgets.createTweet(
  "20",
  document.getElementById("tweet-container"),
  {
    theme: "dark"
  }
);