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Getting Started with Social Slider Feed ​

Social Slider Feed (formerly Instagram Slider Widget) lets you display Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube feeds on your WordPress site. You can show feeds as a responsive slider, grid, or masonry layout using a widget or shortcode.

📝 Note: Starting with version 2.3.2, all features that were previously exclusive to the PRO version are now available for free. You no longer need a paid license to access any display or customization features.

Installing the Plugin ​

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for Social Slider Feed.
  3. Click Install Now, then click Activate.

Alternatively, you can download the plugin from WordPress.org and upload the .zip file via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.

Creating Your First Feed ​

After activating the plugin, a new Social Slider Feed menu item appears in your WordPress dashboard.

  1. Navigate to Social Slider Feed in the dashboard menu.
  2. Click Add New Feed to create a feed.
  3. Connect your social media account (see Connecting Your Instagram Business Account for Instagram setup).
  4. Choose your preferred layout — slider, grid, or masonry.
  5. Adjust display settings such as the number of posts, image size, and spacing.
  6. Click Save.

Displaying a Feed on Your Site ​

Once you have created a feed, you can display it anywhere on your site using a widget or a shortcode.

Using a Widget ​

  1. Go to Appearance > Widgets.
  2. Find the Social Slider Feed widget and drag it into your desired widget area.
  3. Select the feed you want to display and click Save.

Using a Shortcode ​

Each feed has a unique shortcode. To find it:

  1. Go to Social Slider Feed in the dashboard.
  2. Open the feed you want to use.
  3. Copy the shortcode shown (for example, [instagram-feed id="1"]).
  4. Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget that supports shortcodes.

💡 Tip: You can also use the Social Slider Feed block in the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) to insert a feed directly into a page or post.

What's New in Version 2.3.2 and Later ​

  • All PRO features are now included in the free version — no license key required.
  • Personal Instagram account support has been removed due to changes in the Meta API. Only Instagram Business accounts connected via the Facebook API are supported. See Connecting Your Instagram Business Account for details.