30 Mar Top Instagram Plugins for WordPress
Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networks in the world, as it currently ranks among the top contenders such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, as well as Google +. So if you are not using Instagram for marketing, you could be missing out on some good opportunities. According to Instagram’s blog, as of September of 2015, the Instagram community has reached over 400 million users across the world. This app has transformed from once being an IOS-only app, to a social network that now has a global presence on Android and the web. From the way it looks, Instagram’s growth is not slowing down, so you better jump on board.
All in all, if you are using Instagram and WordPress for your blog, you will want to marry both together by checking out and utilizing some of the top Instagram plugins for WordPress.
1. The Instagram Feed by Smashballoon
The Instagram Feed has over 200,000 active installs, and it’s no wonder, with its beautiful, clean design that is responsive as well as customizable. With this plugin, you can feature feeds from a single account or multiple Instagram accounts. The Instagram Feed is an easy to set up plugin that will look good on any screen size and is already mobile-ready. You have the option to display thumbnails, medium or full-size photos from an Instagram feed, and feature’s a Follow button so viewers can easily follow you on Instagram without leaving your website.
2. Instagram for WordPress by INK361
Instagram for WordPress gives you the option to show off yours or another person’s user feed while allowing you various ways to display your feed, tagged and favorite photos on the sidebar. This plugin was created by one of the world’s largest Instagram browsers, and allows you to show off your account the way you want, by giving you access to comprehensive features for customization. Instagram for WordPress can be set up to fit any blog or website,
3. Simply Instagram by Rolly Bueno
While this plugin requires you to set up an API interface to connect WordPress and Instagram, it makes it easy and straightforward to do, with no coding required. This is good news for those who are not that tech savvy. With Simply Instagram, you can display your Instagram images through the widgets, or on a post or a page. Some of the features include the ability to have a custom slideshow theme, gives the ability to personalize the media viewer, as well as gives the option to display your current uploads, trending photos, your followers, feed, and more!
4. Instagram Slider Widget by Jetonr
This responsive slider shows off up to 24 of the latest images from an Instagram account, and no API key is needed. Installation of this plugin is very simple; you just need your Instagram username. This widget will display a user’s Instagram images in either thumbnail form or in a slider; the choice is yours. Also, Instagram Slider Widget gives you the ability to sort images by date, popularity, or just have the images randomly chosen from the Instagram profile.
5. Enjoy Instagram by Mediabeta, Fabiodipa, and FraFra85
With over 10,000 active installs, Enjoy Instagram is sleek, customizable, responsive, and is already optimized for mobile devices. You can show off the pictures and your hashtags from your Instagram profile, and this can all be viewed in Grid or Carousel lightbox mode. The features of this plugin can help you drive more attention to your Instagram account, by allowing you to publish your photos onto your website’s sidebar, or onto any post or page by using shortcodes.
6. Instagram Feed WD by Web-Dorado and Tigran Nazaryan
Instagram Feed WD is an advanced, user-friendly Instagram plugin that allows you to display single or multiple hashtags, images, and accounts on your WordPress website. Instagram Feed WD is 100% responsive, SEO-friendly, and features advanced sorting options and fully customizable layouts and themes. This functional and useful plugin can set up multiple feed filters, and creates a good user experience for tablets and mobile device users.