What are Twitter Cards?

Twitter Cards are meta tags that allow web pages to attach rich media experiences to tweets. When users share a URL on X, Twitter reads these tags to display a formatted card with image, title, and description.

What is the difference between summary and summary_large_image?

'Summary' shows a small thumbnail image on the left with text. 'summary_large_image' shows a full-width image above the title and description — more visually engaging and recommended for blog posts and articles.

Can I use Open Graph tags instead of Twitter Card tags?

Yes. If Twitter Card tags are missing, Twitter falls back to reading Open Graph tags (og:title, og:description, og:image). However, explicit Twitter Card tags give you more control over the Twitter-specific appearance.

What image size does Twitter Card use?

For summary_large_image, the recommended size is 1200×628 pixels (2:1 ratio). The minimum is 300×157. For summary cards, images should be at least 144×144 pixels.

How do I test my Twitter Card?

Use this tool for a quick check, or use Twitter's own Card Validator at cards-dev.twitter.com/validator. Note that Twitter requires your site not to be blocked or have restricted access for the validator to work.

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Twitter Card Checker

Validate Twitter Card meta tags and preview how your page will appear when shared on Twitter/X.

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What is Twitter Card Checker?

The Twitter Card Checker validates all Twitter Card meta tags on any webpage. Twitter Cards control how your content appears when shared on X (Twitter) — the card type (summary, summary_large_image, app, player), title, description, and image displayed in tweet previews.

With Twitter Card tags properly configured, links shared on X display as rich media cards rather than plain text URLs. Summary Large Image cards show a full-width image with title and description, dramatically increasing engagement compared to plain-text links.

Why Use Twitter Card Checker?

X (Twitter) is a major traffic referral source. Without properly configured Twitter Card tags, your shared links appear as plain text with no image — a stark contrast to competitor content that fills the timeline with compelling imagery. Properly configured cards can double or triple click-through rates from Twitter shares.

Key Features of Twitter Card Checker

✓Checks all Twitter Card meta tags: twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image
✓Shows a preview of how your page will appear in Twitter/X feed
✓Validates twitter:image URL loads successfully
✓Distinguishes between summary and summary_large_image card types
✓Flags missing or conflicting Twitter Card and Open Graph tags

How to Use Twitter Card Checker

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Enter the page URL
Paste the URL you want to check into the Twitter Card checker.
2
Run the check
Click 'Check Twitter Card' to fetch and parse the page's Twitter meta tags.
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Review the card preview
See a mockup of how your page will look when shared in a tweet.
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Check for missing tags
Identify which Twitter Card tags are missing or incorrectly configured.
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Add Twitter Card tags
Implement or fix Twitter Card tags in your CMS or SEO plugin, then verify with a re-check.

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