Instagram Blocks - Krasen Slavov

Tags: instagram, instagram feed, embed instagram, social media, gutenberg
Requires at least: 6.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.3.2
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Embed posts and images directly in the Block Editor with simple public URLs. No API required.

Description

Add social content directly in the Block Editor using simple public URLs. Just paste a URL into the block, customize the display, and publish.

Click the image above to watch the full demo on YouTube

Stop using complicated feed plugins with API configuration. This plugin lets you embed posts using simple public URLs – no authentication or API keys needed.

Key Features

Embed posts with public URLs
Native Block Editor integration
Visual preview before publishing
Customizable display controls
No API authentication required
Responsive design
Style presets

How It Works

Install and activate
Edit any post or page in Block Editor
Click the plugin icon in the block inserter
Paste a public post URL
Customize display with Block Editor controls
Publish your page with embedded content

Zero configuration required – works immediately with public posts using official embed scripts.

Use Cases

Showcase portfolio photos
Display social proof
Add product photos
Create visual galleries
Share content highlights
Build feed sections

Installation

From Dashboard

Go to Plugins > Add New
Search for “Instagram Blocks”
Click Install Now, then Activate

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Upload to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate from the Plugins menu

After Activation

Edit any page or post in Block Editor
Click + to add a new block
Search for the plugin in the block inserter
Select the block (green icon)
Paste a public post URL
Customize with Block Editor controls
Preview and publish

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I embed posts?

Add the plugin’s block to any post, paste a public URL (like https://www.instagram.com/p/XXXXXX/), and the post embeds automatically. Customize display with Block Editor controls.

Do I need an API key?

No, the plugin uses public URLs and official embed scripts – no API keys or authentication required. Just paste public post URLs into blocks.

Does this work with the Block Editor?

Yes, designed specifically for the Block Editor. The block appears in the block inserter and integrates natively with Block Editor controls.

Can I embed videos?

Video embeds are available in the Pro version. The free version supports image posts only.

Can I customize the display?

Yes, use Block Editor controls to customize width, height, alignment, and spacing. Style presets let you save display configurations for reuse.

Will this slow down my site?

No, the plugin loads official embed scripts efficiently. Embeds only load on pages where you’ve added blocks, ensuring minimal performance impact.

How many posts can I embed?

Unlimited! Add as many blocks as needed to your content. Create full feed pages with dozens of embeds or add individual posts throughout your site.

Do I need an account?

No, you don’t need an account to embed public posts. However, the posts you embed must be from public accounts.

Does this work with private accounts?

No, the plugin can only embed posts from public accounts. Private account posts cannot be embedded using public URLs.

Can I auto-update feeds?

The free version requires manual URL input. The Pro version includes auto-updating feeds that pull latest posts automatically.

External Services

This plugin integrates with Instagram to embed posts directly into content blocks.

It uses Instagram’s official JavaScript embed script, which is loaded from https://www.instagram.com/embed.js.

What data is sent and when:

When a page containing an embed block is viewed, the plugin loads Instagram’s embed script to render the post
This may send user-related information such as IP address, browser details, and referrer headers to Instagram’s servers
No personal data is collected or stored by this plugin itself