SocialEyes
Display social media feeds from Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms in beautiful, customizable skins.
Use with caution
SocialEyes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SocialEyes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| aggregator | #68 |
| >100 | |
| feed | >100 |
| >100 | |
| social media | >100 |
About SocialEyes
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
SocialEyes is a modular social feed aggregator that displays posts from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms in beautiful skin styles on your WordPress site.
Current version includes:
— Facebook integration — display posts from any Facebook Page you manage
— Masonry skin — Pinterest-style grid, 3 columns on desktop, 2 on tablet, 1 on mobile
— Light and dark themes — automatic system preference detection or force a specific theme
— Click to expand — full post modal with images and complete text
— Auto-advance — optional automatic rotation on mouseover
— Customizable via CSS variables — full control over colors and styling
SocialEyes is built with a modular architecture. Future updates will add Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, RSS feeds, and additional skins like Masonry grids and more.
How it works
- Connect your Facebook Page (requires Page ID and Access Token)
- Add the
[socialeyes]shortcode to any page or post - Posts are fetched from Facebook’s Graph API and cached for performance
- Visitors see a beautiful masonry grid of your latest posts
- Click any post to view full content in a modal
Posts are cached for 30 minutes by default (configurable in settings). SocialEyes fetches fresh posts automatically when the cache expires.
Key features
Modular architecture
— sources and skins are discovered automatically. Drop new modules into folders and they appear in the admin panel. No code changes needed.
Facebook source
— fetch posts from any Facebook Page you manage. Control image handling (prefer images, all posts, or images only) and number of posts to fetch.
Masonry skin (after Pin Interest model)
— 3 columns of posts visible on desktop, 1 on mobile. Click to expand, swipe gestures, keyboard navigation. Infinite loop for seamless browsing.
Theme system
— light and dark themes with CSS variables. Force a theme via shortcode or let users’ system preferences decide. Full customization available via CSS.
Performance optimized
— feeds are cached in WordPress transients. Configurable cache duration (5 minutes to 24 hours). AJAX loading prevents page blocking.
Clean admin panel
— tabbed interface organized by Settings, Themes, and Sources. Clear separation of concerns makes configuration intuitive.
Roadmap
v1.0.4 — Standalone JavaScript widget (use outside WordPress)
v1.1 — Instagram Business integration
v1.2 — Twitter/X integration
v1.3 — Grid skin
v1.4 — Multi-source feed mixing
Getting your Facebook credentials
Page ID:
1. Go to your Facebook Page
2. Click About in the left sidebar
3. Scroll down to find your Page ID
Access Token:
1. Go to Facebook Developers
2. Create an app or use an existing one
3. Add the Pages product
4. Generate a Page Access Token with pages_read_engagement permission
5. For long-lived tokens, exchange your short-lived token using the Token Debugger
External Services
This plugin connects to the Facebook Graph API to fetch posts from Facebook Pages.
What is sent:
– Your Facebook Page ID
– Your Facebook Access Token
– Request parameters (number of posts, fields to retrieve)
When data is sent:
– When the plugin fetches posts from Facebook (every 30 minutes by default, or when cache expires)
– Data is sent from your WordPress server to Facebook’s servers
– No visitor data is sent to Facebook – only your server-side credentials
Service information:
– Service: Facebook Graph API (provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.)
– Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
– Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php
– Developer Terms: https://developers.facebook.com/terms
The plugin does not send any visitor information to Facebook. It only fetches publicly available posts from Pages you manage using your own API credentials. All communication happens server-side between your WordPress installation and Facebook’s API.
Installation
- Upload the
socialeyesfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to SocialEyes in the admin menu
- Navigate to Sources tab and enter your Facebook Page ID and Access Token
-
Add the shortcode to any page or post:
[socialeyes source=”facebook” skin=”masonry”]
To force a theme, add theme="light" or theme="dark":
[socialeyes source="facebook" skin="masonry" theme="dark"]
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Facebook account?
Yes. SocialEyes fetches posts from Facebook Pages via the Graph API. You need to manage the Page you want to display and have API credentials.
Is SocialEyes free?
Yes. This version of SocialEyes is completely free and open source under GPL v2. No external services, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. We are developing a significantly enhanced version of this product – “SocialEyes Blender” – which will combine feeds from multiple sources and offer more skin choices etc. This will be a commercial product. This basic free version will always remain.
What social networks are supported?
Version 1.0 supports Facebook Page posts. Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and RSS feeds are coming in future updates.
Can I customize the appearance?
Yes. SocialEyes uses CSS variables for theming. You can override colors in Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS: :root { --socialeyes-primary: #your-color; --socialeyes-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #color1, #color2); } Full variable reference available in the documentation.
Does it work with page builders?
Yes. The [socialeyes] shortcode works anywhere WordPress shortcodes are supported, including Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg (Shortcode block), and all major page builders.
How often are posts updated?
SocialEyes caches posts for 30 minutes by default (configurable in Settings). This reduces API calls and improves performance. Cache is automatically refreshed when expired.
Can I display multiple sources together?
Not yet. Version 1.0 displays one source at a time. Multi-source feed mixing is coming in “Blender”.
Will it slow down my site?
No. Posts are cached and loaded via AJAX after the page loads. The plugin uses vanilla JavaScript with no dependencies (no jQuery), keeping the footprint small.
Changelog
Minor code quality improvements. Recommended update.
1.0.3
- Added: Masonry skin — Pinterest-style grid layout
- Added: SocialEyes Blender promo in admin Skins tab
- Improved: Modal close button z-index and image max-height
- Improved: Removed unimplemented notifications UI (coming in Blender)
- Fixed: Complete rename from FeedWorks to SocialEyes (at the request of wordpress.org)
1.0.2
- Fixed: Added wp_unslash() to $_GET variables as recommended by plugin-check
- Improved: Code quality and WordPress coding standards compliance
1.0.1
- Fixed: Proper wp_enqueue usage for scripts
- Fixed: Facebook Graph API disclosure in External Services section
- Fixed: Nonce sanitization with wp_unslash and sanitize_text_field
- Improved: Compliance with WordPress.org plugin guidelines
1.0.0
- Initial public release
- Facebook Page integration via Graph API
- Masonry skin – Pinterest-style grid, 3 columns on desktop
- Light and dark theme support with CSS variables
- Auto-advance on hover, click to expand modal
- Configurable cache duration and post count
- Modular architecture for future expansion
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FAQ
SocialEyes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is SocialEyes free?
Yes. SocialEyes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SocialEyes safe to use in 2026?
SocialEyes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SocialEyes?
SocialEyes is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 181 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does SocialEyes work with WordPress 7.1?
SocialEyes 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 SocialEyes need?
SocialEyes requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SocialEyes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on June 13, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes SocialEyes?
SocialEyes is developed and maintained by thesaasfactory.
What are the best alternatives to SocialEyes?
The most popular alternatives to SocialEyes are Curator.io (2K+ installs), PressForward (100+ installs) and WP Autoblog (100+ installs).
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