Social Gallery Block vs Spotlight Social Feeds – Block, Shortcode, and Widget

Social Gallery Block is a lightweight and powerful WordPress plugin designed to showcase your Instagram content effortlessly. Unlike many other plugins, it doesn’t require you to create a complex Facebook or Instagram App to fetch public data. Whether you are using the modern Gutenberg editor or the Classic editor, this plugin has you covered with its native block and versatile shortcode. Key Features: Gutenberg Native: A dedicated “Social Gallery” block with live preview and easy customization. Versatile Shortcode: Use [instagram_post_grid] in any post, page, or widget. Performance First: Features built-in 1-hour transient caching to speed up your site and avoid Instagram rate-limiting. No App Hassle: Fetch public profile details without needing an Instagram API App. Interactive Grid: Images link directly to the original Instagram posts for better engagement. Privacy & Security: Uses a server-side proxy to serve images, preventing CORS/CORP issues and protecting your visitors’ privacy. Highly Customizable: Control columns, post counts, and image cropping directly from the editor or shortcode attributes. Want to contribute? Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/vanpariyar/gutenberg-instagram-post-grid/ Shortcode Usage Display your grid anywhere with: [instagram_post_grid username=”instagram” columns=”4″ count=”12″] Available Attributes: * username: (Required) Your Instagram username. * columns: Number of columns (1-8). * count: Number of posts to show (1-12). * cropped: yes or no to toggle square cropping.

Embed Instagram feeds anywhere on your website. Choose a beautifully designed template, connect your Instagram account, and customize unlimited galleries to display across your website. Instagram Feed Demos | Instagram Slider Gallery Follow 3 simple steps… Select an Instagram feed design* Connect an Instagram account Display your Instagram feed on your website Create and embed multiple Instagram feeds using posts from as many Instagram accounts as you want. *Or create your own, it’s fully customizable. Free Features Get everything you need to display an Instagram feed for free. Every gallery blends in perfectly with your website, adapting to fit in perfectly with your theme’s design and fonts. Connect unlimited Instagram accounts Display unlimited Instagram feeds across your website Combine multiple Instagram accounts in a single feed Supports photos, videos, reels, and gallery posts Embed singular Instagram posts with our Instagram oEmbed support Free pre-designed templates (or design your own) 20+ design customization options Set the number of columns and posts for each feed Order your Instagram posts by date, popularity, or at random Customize the design per device (responsive by default) Add a popup lightbox to show larger photos, reels, and videos Custom feed header with your account’s avatar and bio Customize and translate the “Follow” and “Load more” buttons Embed your Instagram feed using a block, shortcode, or widget Agencies and developers: Ask clients to use the Spotlight Access Token Generator instead of asking them for their private Instagram account login details. It’s safer and faster. Why People Are Loving Spotlight In just over two years, Spotlight has been downloaded over 400,000 times and is currently in use on 50,000+ websites around the world. These are the main reasons people keep coming back to it. #1 Keep your website updated, automatically Gone are the days of manually updating your website’s gallery with new photos, videos, and reels every week. You have access to Instagram on the go, so simply post to the app and Spotlight will automatically update your website for you. #2 Show people what you’re up to Instagram is a great platform for building relationships with your followers. Share that same experience with your website visitors and show off your followers’ love for what you do. #3 Create new connections Increase social engagement and grow your Instagram following with a “Follow on Instagram” button directly within your website’s Instagram feed. “Finally, a social plugin that simply works” – Georgia G. There are many Instagram plugins for WordPress, but we wanted to create something that simply worked. No fluff and no annoying ads, just what you really need. #1 Professionally designed templates Our designers took care of every detail to make your your Instagram galleries are ready to go from the moment you connect an Instagram account. #2 Fully customizable and responsive All designs are fully responsive right out of the box. You can also create your own custom designs, creating different looks for every device type. #3 Added SEO value for your website Your Instagram posts have SEO value in themselves. Spotlight’s feeds are embedded directly on your website and crawled by search engines. The dynamic content and ALT tags (taken from the Instagram post captions) help boost your SEO. Spotlight also includes its own clever caching and image optimization to help with website performance. #4 Accessible right out of the box Spotlight is accessible for users as well as website visitors. The entire interface as well as embedded Instagram feeds can be navigated using your keyboard and all images include ALT tags. Fast and Helpful Support We provide support for both the free and premium versions of Spotlight. We are constantly working on new innovative features to make your Instagram content work harder for your business. Whenever you have a question or want to request a new feature , we’re just a quick message away. Documentation Free support (forum) Premium & pre-sales support (email) Spotlight’s Premium Upgrades Spotlight offers premium plans with additional customization options and features for those looking to get more value from their Instagram content. Spotlight Essentials – Everything in Free plus… – Unlock all templates and layouts – Unlock all customisation options – Show Instagram stories (just like in the app) – Elementor integration (a dedicated Spotlight widget) Spotlight PRO – Everything in Free and Essentials plus… – Display public Instagram hashtag feeds – Display tagged Instagram posts – Create combined feeds with multiple source types (account, hashtag, tagged) – Filter your Instagram feed by keywords or phrases in captions – Filter your Instagram feed by hashtags – Moderate your feed by hand-selecting the posts to show or hide – Instagram link in bio pages to drive traffic from Instagram to your website (think Linktree or Lnk.bio) – Shoppable Instagram feeds to increase eCommerce sales through your social media content – WooCommerce integration (link posts to products) Spotlight Agency – Everything in Free, Essentials, and PRO plus… – Instagram account insights – Instagram post insights – Feed engagement analytics – Feed promotion analytics – Google analytics integration – Media management to control image and video quality and storage Premium Instagram Demos User Reviews and Testimonials Spotlight helps tens of thousands of website owners display Instagram feeds. Here are a few testimonials from our 100+ reviews. Taken directly from the WordPress Plugin Repository… Finally, a social plugin that simply works “This plugin is easy to install and I had no issues linking to my client’s Instagram feed. […] It is my new go-to. I am so happy I can finally say my hunt is over for the perfect social feeds plugin.” – @georgiag My new go-to for Instagram feeds “This plugin has a slick back-end to get you connected, whilst the front end works perfectly on the page – it’s snappy and fits with your theme. The key feature for me was the image lightbox popup, so your site visitor remains on the page and doesn’t jump over to Instagram to get distracted! I’m pleased to report that this feature works perfectly in the free version. Oh, and support replies and fixes within several hours!” – @photomaldives Perfect and easy to use “Was looking for an IG gallery plugin and this one did not disappoint. The free version offers a good amount of features and the premium one is solid as well, providing more customization. Support is top-notch and quick to respond.” – @littleeasy Great plugin, easy to customize “I have been using this plugin for a few months, and I’m really happy with it. I like that it’s easy to customize and looks really great both on a computer screen and on a mobile phone’s screen.” – @misselenat Recommended by the experts The following are media highlights of Spotlight Instagram Feeds across various well-respected publications. Hubspot: Top 3 Free Instagram Plugins for WordPress Elementor: Best Instagram Plugins for WordPress Kinsta: WordPress Instagram Plugins BobWP: How to Improve WooCommerce Sales Using Instagram Avada: Use Instagram Feeds to Boost Traffic and Conversions Elegant Themes: 7 Great Instagram Plugins for Sharing Your Feed aThemes: Best WordPress Instagram Plugins 2020 WPExplorer: How to Add Instagram Photos to WordPress WP Mayor: How to Import Instagram Photos to WordPress Disclaimer Spotlight Instagram Feeds, also known as Spotlight Social Media Feeds or SpotlightWP, is a RebelCode product officially verified by Facebook to make use of the official Instagram(tm) API. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram and/or Facebook.