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Actively maintained Tested up to 7.0.6 #9 in Instagram

Widgets for Social Photo Feed

Instagram Feed Widgets. Display your Instagram feed on your website to increase engagement, sales and SEO.

Active installs10K+10K+ tier
Downloads · 30d3K▼ -18.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating4.7/528 reviews
Health score80/100Excellent
All-time downloads142.4KSince Mar 2024
Support resolved3 / 475% in last 2 months
RequiresWP 6.2PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d705▲ +3.4% week over week
Our verdict

Safe pick

Yes — Widgets for Social Photo Feed is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

  • Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
  • Loved by users — 4.7/5 from 28 reviews

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

6971.4K2.1KJun 29Aug 12Sep 26
Yesterday71
Daily average (1y)247
Peak day3,752Apr 23, 2026
Last 12 months90K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Widgets for Social Photo Fe… stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Instagram #8 1,380 Best Instagram plugins →
instagram feed #4 400 Best instagram feed plugins →
instagram gallery #19 290 Best instagram gallery plugins →
instagram photos #4 342 Best instagram photos plugins →
Instagram widget #5 674 Best Instagram widget plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.884.5%
  • 1.712.3%
  • Other3.2%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 28 reviews

  • 5★89.3%
  • 4★3.6%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★3.6%
  • 1★3.6%

About Widgets for Social Photo Feed

From the official readme · v1.8.2

Description

Instagram feed widgets. Display your Instagram feed for free with our responsive Instagram Feed Widgets in 3 minutes.

With this free plugin, integrating an Instagram widget anywhere on your website is easy.

Make your website more enjoyable for visitors, boost sales, and optimize your search engine visibility by integrating your Instagram feed into your website.

Promote your Instagram and attract more followers by displaying your Instagram posts in amazing predesigned widgets, using usernames, hashtags, or locations.

By displaying Instagram images on your website pages, your business can effectively attract more Instagram followers, boosting your click-through rates and conversion.

Instagram Feed Widget WordPress Plugin

Our free Instagram Widget plugin provides a range of layout options, seamlessly integrating your Instagram gallery with your website’s design. Whether you prefer a grid, list, masonry, or slider, our plugin ensures a visually appealing display.

Installation is quick and easy, allowing you to effortlessly embed the widget on your WordPress site. Follow our simple instructions, and customize the widget to your liking. Our plugin is easy to implement, taking just two minutes to set up, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your business.

Download our free plugin today to transform your WordPress site into a captivating visual journey through your Instagram feeds!

Free plugin features

The WordPress Instagram plugin offers various layouts and styles to choose from and allows for easy integration into any WordPress page.

  • Multiple layout options: Grid, List, Masonry, Slider
  • Multiple template options
  • Automatic, daily updates
  • Fully responsive and mobile-friendly: a great layout on any screen size and container width
  • Includes a Follow on Instagram button
  • Showcase a header at the top of your feed widget
  • Customizable
  • Load more Instagram photos with the ‘Load More’ button
  • Likes and Comments Count: Display the number of likes and comments for each post
  • Easy setup process
  • Shortcode integration
  • Widget lazy load

Get more features with our professional software

Create a free account for more features!

With the professional package, you'll be able to edit the widget with a wide range of options, so you can create a widget that best suits your brand. Besides that, you can also display feeds from many of the top social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and more.

To maintain the free version of the plugin and offer quick support, we provide a Pro version with additional features.

  • Create an unlimited number of feed widgets
  • Show photos from multiple Instagram accounts in a single feed or separate feeds
  • Display multiple Instagram feeds on the same page or across different pages on your website
  • Popup option: View photos and videos in a convenient popup box directly on your site.
  • Other social platforms available: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Google posts, Pinterest, Vimeo, X (Twitter)
  • Create aggregated widgets with multiple social platforms
  • Professional social feed widget configurator
  • Post moderation: filter posts by including/excluding specific hashtags and manually selecting posts for approval or removal.

Create a free account for more features!

8 Benefits of Instagram Feeds

  • Increased Engagement and Interaction – encourages visitors to engage with your website by interacting with the displayed content.
  • Drives Sales – Use your Instagram slider widget to showcase your products or services to customers, potentially driving them to make a purchase.
  • Visual Appeal – displaying your feed on your website can enhance the overall aesthetics of your site, making it more attractive and engaging to visitors.
  • Higher Trust – Displaying an Instagram feed serves as social proof, demonstrating that your business is active and engaged on social media, which enhances trustworthiness.
  • Fresh Content – The Instagram feeds automatically update with your latest Instagram posts, ensuring that your website always has fresh content.
  • Audience Growth – By displaying an Instagram widget, you encourage visitors to follow your Instagram profile directly from your website.
  • Improved SEO (Search Engine Optimization) – Including an Instagram widget boosts your website’s SEO by increasing the amount of time visitors spend on your site, thus improving your site’s search engine rankings.
  • Mobile Optimization – Instagram widget is designed to be mobile-friendly, making it compatible with various devices.

Why not display your other feeds, too? Check out our other free feed plugins:

Why do I need this Instagram feed plugin?

1. Increase social engagement

Boost interaction between you and your Instagram followers. Displaying the Instagram widget directly on your site can help increase your number of followers and foster engagement.

2. Save time

Streamline your workflow by exclusively posting your photos on Instagram and automatically showcasing them on your website. This saves time and increases efficiency.

3. Display your content your way

Create your Instagram feeds to match your website’s aesthetic seamlessly. Customize them to blend in harmoniously or stand out and catch your visitors’ attention.

4. Keep your site looking up-to-date

Automatically push your latest Instagram content directly to your website, ensuring it stays up-to-date and engaging for your audience.

5. No coding required

Choose from a wide range of built-in Instagram Feed customization options to create a truly unique feed that aligns with your brand and vision, without the need for coding skills.

6. Super easy setup

Get your Instagram photos displayed on your website within a mere 30 seconds! The installation process is straightforward, with no confusing steps or requirements for an Instagram Developer account.

7. Great customer support

We value our users and strive to deliver the best support experience in the industry. If you need assistance, have issues, or questions, simply reach out to us, and we’ll respond promptly to assist you with your Instagram widget.

Support

If you have any issues at all setting up the Instagram Feed WordPress Plugin for your business, you can contact our customer support team in various ways.

We offer 24/7 email support in English.

We recommend the following order when searching for answers:
1. Plugin FAQ here at the bottom – if you don’t already know why it’s worth displaying Instagram Feed
2. You can find more info and Troubleshooting in the plugin’s admin dashboard after install.
3. Trustindex FAQ
4. Check topics or ask a new question here: Support Forum
5. Join our Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/990874785532977
6. If you still can’t find the answer, feel free to email us: support@trustindex.io

To find out more about who we are and what we do, here are some useful links:

Service description

Our plugin relies on a 3rd party service, Trustindex, for certain functionalities. Trustindex provides features such as feed management, layout customization, and data processing.

Service Links

Legal Note

This documentation serves as transparency for our users and ensures compliance with legal requirements. It is imperative that the usage of third-party services is clearly stated and well-documented.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Instagram feed widget?

An Instagram feed widget is a tool that gathers your latest Instagram posts and displays them on your website, essentially displaying a business’s own or user-generated content. Typically, it’s used by businesses to exhibit their own Instagram content, for example, but some brands may also use it to feature user-generated content (UGC).

How can I connect my Instagram account?

It’s incredibly straightforward to connect your Instagram account! Simply follow the provided steps during onboarding, and you’ll effortlessly connect your account with a few easy clicks. In the software, you can even connect multiple Instagram accounts.

Is it possible to hide unwanted photos from my Instagram gallery?

In a paid package, you can hide photos in the feed widgets.

Are the Instagram feeds compatible with mobile devices?

Yes, the Instagram feeds are fully mobile-responsive. Our feed functions and appears flawlessly on any device, from desktops to mobile phones.

How to embed Instagram feed into my WordPress website?

To embed Instagram feeds into your website, download and activate the Instagram Feed Widget plugin. = After that, connect your Instagram account and start customizing the feed widget. When you are done click on save and get code, then paste the provided shortcode into your website where you’d like the feed to appear.

Can the Instagram widget be added to an HTML website?

Absolutely! Simply use our Configurator on www.trustindex.io to create your custom HTML Instagram feed widget. Select your preferred appearance and template for the feed, and make any necessary adjustments. Once you have established your HTML feed, copy the personal code from the window that appears. Finally, embed the Instagram code you copied into your HTML homepage and make any necessary modifications.

Do I need to have programming skills to use the Instagram widget?

No, all of our plugins are user-friendly and you don’t need any coding skills.

Can you use the plugin free without subscribing?

Yes, the Instagram Widget plugin is completely free to download for all users.

Changelog

The change log and upgrade notices can be found here: https://admin.trustindex.io/page/static/content/feed-changelog

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

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FAQ

Widgets for Social Photo Feed: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026

Is Widgets for Social Photo Feed free?

Yes. Widgets for Social Photo Feed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Widgets for Social Photo Feed safe to use in 2026?

Yes — Widgets for Social Photo Feed is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Widgets for Social Photo Feed?

Widgets for Social Photo Feed is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 142,378 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 3,028 times in the last 30 days.

Does Widgets for Social Photo Feed work with WordPress 7.1?

Widgets for Social Photo Feed is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Widgets for Social Photo Feed need?

Widgets for Social Photo Feed requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Widgets for Social Photo Feed last updated?

The latest version, 1.8.2, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

Who makes Widgets for Social Photo Feed?

Widgets for Social Photo Feed is developed and maintained by Trustindex.

What are the best alternatives to Widgets for Social Photo Feed?

The most popular alternatives to Widgets for Social Photo Feed are Smash Balloon Social Photo… (1M+ installs), Metricool (80K+ installs) and Social Feed Gallery (80K+ installs).

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