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title: "How to Add Live Instagram Feed in Elementor? (Personal & Business)"
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# How to Add Live Instagram Feed in Elementor? (Personal & Business)

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor includes a Social Feed widget that allows users to embed a live Instagram feed on their website.
- Users can select between Personal and Business accounts to display Instagram feeds using the Social Feed widget.
- The Social Feed widget enables users to filter posts by category and set a maximum number of posts to display.
- Layouts available for displaying Instagram feeds include Grid, Masonry, and Carousel, each with customizable styles.

Are you looking to show an Instagram feed on your Elementor website? Integrating an Instagram feed on your website can help increase engagement, showcase your brand, and connect with your audience in a more visually appealing way.

With the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily embed a live Instagram Feed in your Elementor website.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Social Feed widget, *[*click here*](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/social-feed-elementor-widget/)

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/social-feed)

To do this add the Social Feed widget on the page and follow the steps. 

1. Select the appropriate layout and style for the feed. 

2. Then go to the **Social Feed** section. Here you’ll find an item, open the item, and select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown.

You can set the maximum number of posts from the **Maximum Posts** section and exclude posts from the beginning from the **Offset Post** section.

3. From the **Select Option** dropdown, you have to select from where you want to show the feeds. Here you’ll find two options - 

- **Personal** - To show feeds from a personal account.

- **Business** - To show feeds from a business account.

Let’s select Personal here.

4. After that in the **Access Token** field, you have to [add the token key](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//get-an-instagram-access-token-for-wordpress/).

From the **Profile Image** section, you can add a profile image for the posts.

In the **Category (For Filter)** section, you can add a category to the feed which can be used with the **Filter Option** to filter posts by category.

From the **Max Results** field, you can set the maximum number of feeds to be displayed.

### How to Show Instagram Feed from a Business Account?

With the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily show feeds from an Instagram business account on your Elementor website.

To do this add the Social Feed widget on the page and follow the steps.

1. After selecting the appropriate layout and style for the feed, go to the **Social Feed** section. Open the item, and select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown.

2. Then select **Business** from the **Select Option** dropdown.

3. After that [add the access token ](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//get-an-instagram-access-token-for-wordpress/#Generate-Access-Token-for-Business-Account)in the **Access Token** field.

4. Then add your Facebook page ID in the **Facebook Page Id** field.

5. After that from the **Feed Type** dropdown, you have to select the from where you want to show the feed. Here you’ll find three options - 

- **Userfeed** - To show feeds from a user.

- **Hashtag** - To show feeds based on a hashtag.(Currently not supported)

- **Mentions** - To show feeds where your profile is tagged.

Select the option as per your requirements, you’ll see different settings for each option.

In the **Category (For Filter)** section, you can add a category to the feed which can be used with the **Filter Option** to filter posts by category.

From the **Max Results** field, you can set the maximum number of videos to be displayed. 

### How to Show Instagram Feed from a User Name?

With the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily show Instagram feeds from a user name on your Elementor website.

To do so add the Social Feed widget on the page and follow the steps.

1. After selecting the appropriate layout and style for the feed, go to the **Social Feed** section. Open the item, and select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown.

2. Then select **Business** from the **Select Option** dropdown.

3. After that add the access token in the **Access Token** field.

4. Then add your Facebook page ID in the **Facebook Page Id** field.

5. Select **Userfeed** from the **Feed Type** dropdown.

6. Then in the **UserName** field add the specific user's username.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-userfeed-new.png)

Now you’ll see Instagram feeds from that specific user's profile.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-userfeed-demo.png)

### How to Show Instagram Feeds by Mentions?

With the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily show Instagram feeds where your profile has been tagged on your Elementor website.

To do so add the Social Feed widget on the page and follow the steps.

1. After selecting the appropriate layout and style for the feed, go to the **Social Feed** section. Open the item, and select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown.

2. Then select **Business** from the **Select Option** dropdown.

3. After that add the access token in the **Access Token** field.

4. Then add your Facebook page ID in the **Facebook Page Id** field.

5. Select **Mentions** from the **Feed Type** dropdown.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-mentions-new-1.png)

Now you'll see Instagram feeds where your profile has been tagged.

### How to Show Instagram Feed in a Grid Layout?

With the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can show your Instagram feed in a beautiful grid layout. 

1. Select **Grid** from the **Layout** section of the Social Feed widget.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-grid-new.png)

From the **Style** dropdown, you can select different styles for your grid.

2. Then select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown under **Social Feeds**.

3. After that select the appropriate option from the **Select Option** dropdown. Let’s select Personal.

4. Then add the token key in the **Access Token** field.

> *Note: For the Business type you have to add an App ID and App Secret and then generate the token key.*

Now your Instagram posts will show in a beautiful grid layout.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-userfeed-demo-1.png)

### How to Show Instagram Feed in a Masonry Layout?

To display your Instagram feed in a masonry layout on your Elementor website, use The Plus Addons for Elementor's Social Feed widget. 

1. Select **Masonry** from the **Layout** section of the Social Feed widget.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-masonry-new.png)

From the **Style** dropdown, you can select different styles for your masonry layout.

2. Then select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown under **Social Feeds**.

3. After that select the appropriate option from the **Select Option** dropdown. Let’s select Personal.

4. Then add the token key in the **Access Token** field.

> *Note: For the Business type you have to add an App ID and App Secret and then generate the token key.*

Now your Instagram posts will show in a unique masonry layout.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-masonry-demo.png)

### How to Create an Instagram Feed Carousel?

To display your Instagram feed as a carousel on your Elementor website, use The Plus Addons for Elementor's Social Feed widget. 

1. Select **Carousel **from the **Layout** section of the Social Feed widget.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-instagram-carousel-new.png)

From the **Style** dropdown, you can select different styles for your carousel layout.

2. Then select **Instagram** from the **Source** dropdown under **Social Feeds**.

3. After that select the appropriate option from the **Select Option** dropdown. Let’s select Personal.

4. Then add the token key in the **Access Token** field.

> *Note: For the Business type you have to add an App ID and App Secret and then generate the token key.*

Now your Instagram feed will show as a carousel.

From the **Carousel** tab under **Style, **you can manage the carouse settings and some styles.

***Suggested Reading***: [*How to Get an Instagram Access Token for WordPress? (Easy Method)*](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//get-an-instagram-access-token-for-wordpress/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if my Instagram feed is not displaying?**
A: If your Instagram feed is not displaying, ensure that you have added the correct access token in the Access Token field. Without a valid access token, the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor cannot retrieve your Instagram posts. You can find guidance on generating an access token in the [How to Get an Instagram Access Token for WordPress? (Easy Method)](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//get-an-instagram-access-token-for-wordpress/) documentation.

**Q: Can I show Instagram feeds from a personal account using The Plus Addons for Elementor?**
A: Yes, you can show Instagram feeds from a personal account by selecting 'Personal' from the Select Option dropdown in the Social Feed widget. This feature allows you to easily integrate your personal Instagram posts into your Elementor website, enhancing engagement with your audience.

**Q: What layout options are available for displaying my Instagram feed?**
A: The Plus Addons for Elementor offers several layout options for displaying your Instagram feed, including Grid, Masonry, and Carousel layouts. Each layout has its own style settings, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your website's design. For example, a Grid layout presents posts in a structured format, while a Masonry layout provides a more dynamic, staggered appearance.

**Q: How can I filter Instagram posts by category in the feed?**
A: You can filter Instagram posts by category using the Category (For Filter) section in the Social Feed widget. By adding a category, you can customize the feed to display only posts that match your specified criteria. This feature is particularly useful for brands wanting to showcase specific content types or campaigns.

**Q: What happens if I forget to add my Facebook Page ID for a business account?**
A: If you forget to add your Facebook Page ID when displaying an Instagram feed from a business account, the feed may not display correctly or at all. The Facebook Page ID is crucial for linking your Instagram business account to your Facebook presence, ensuring seamless integration and access to the necessary data.

**Q: Are there any limitations when using hashtags to show Instagram feeds?**
A: Currently, the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor does not support showing feeds based on hashtags. This limitation means you will need to rely on other options such as Userfeed or Mentions to display content. Keep this in mind when planning your Instagram feed integration.