# Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget

> Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget has 10K+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 12 reviews and 673 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Easily display Instagram photos as a widget that looks good in (almost) any WordPress theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 411,336
- **Downloads (30 days):** 673 (+5.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Meks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mekshq/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meks-easy-instagram-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Instagram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram/) | #8 | 139 |
| [instagram feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram-feed/) | #8 | 37 |
| [instagram gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram-gallery/) | #4 | 14 |
| [instagram images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram-images/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Instagram widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram-widget/) | #5 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram | >100 | 1,382 |
| instagram feed | >100 | 400 |
| instagram gallery | >100 | 290 |
| instagram images | >100 | 795 |
| Instagram widget | >100 | 674 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 96.9%
- Other: 3.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instagram-feed/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,353) | Sep 23, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Social Feed Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insta-gallery/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (303) | Aug 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Spotlight Social Feeds – Block, Shortcode, and Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spotlight-social-photo-feeds/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (171) | Aug 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [WPZOOM Social Feed Widget & Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instagram-widget-by-wpzoom/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (50) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [All-in-one Sticky Floating Contact Form, Call, Click to Chat, and 50+ Social Icon Tabs  – My Sticky Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mystickyelements/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (542) | Sep 16, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Widgets for Social Photo Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-photo-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Jun 30, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Inavii Social Feed – Live Social Proof Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inavii-social-feed-for-elementor/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jul 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 11 | [WP Instant Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-my-instagram/) | 5K+ | 3.5/5 (19) | Sep 2, 2020 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget free?
Yes. Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget safe to use in 2026?
Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget?
Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 411,336 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 673 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.8, was released on September 11, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget?
Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget is developed and maintained by Meks.

### What are the best alternatives to Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Meks Easy Photo Feed Widget are Smash Balloon Social Photo… (1M+ installs), Metricool (80K+ installs) and Social Feed Gallery (80K+ installs).


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