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.

In this article

• Installing the Plugin
• Creating Your First Feed
• Displaying a Feed on Your Site
  • Using a Widget
  • Using a Shortcode
• Licensing and Supported Accounts

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 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 - Instagram 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, [jr_instagram id="1"]).
4. Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget that supports shortcodes.

Licensing and Supported Accounts

• All display and customization features are included in the free version. No license key is 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.