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=== Instagram Feed Gallery ===
Contributors: elfsight
Donate link: https://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/
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Requires at least: 3.5.0
Tested up to: 4.7
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
InstaShow Lite increases audience engagement on your site through amazing Instagram feed galleries.
== Description ==
**[Try PRO version for FREE](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite)**
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= Embed Instagram Feed on Website =
New Lite version of the premium-quality plugin for WordPress – InstaShow allows setting up gorgeous grids of Instagram photos and embedding them in any place of your website. It is designed especially for showing beautiful grids according to any of your needs. Our code generator will help you install Instagram photo gallery in a few minutes.
= Awesome Plugin’s Features for Free =
Our WordPress Instagram feed has a lot of things that will help you. Just press DOWNLOAD and enjoy the superb features!
* Choose 1 of 3 source options (username, tag, photo URL) to get Instagram hashtag feed or gallery filled with profile photos
* Lite Version of our photo feed is fully responsive and adjusts automatically to any screen size
* Set manually the number of columns in your widget
* Embed Instagram gallery on website that includes 2 navigation controls (arrows, drag)
* Photo description from your account while aiming at it in the grid
* Customizable animation speed and easing
* Turn on/ off autorotation mode and enable pause on hover
* Mobile devices support and Retina Ready
* Embed your Instagram photos on a website and create awesome feed in no time due to Elfsight html code generator
= Advantages You Get While Using InstaShow =
Our free product is an eye-catching Instagram feed for WordPress for drawing attention to your social photos. Namely, you will be able to do the following activities:
* Encourage your visitors to engage with your content
* Drive additional traffic to your web pages
* Declare everyone about your Instagram profile
* Increase the number of followers
> #### **Premium Instagram Feed InstaShow**
> **Try WP Instagram Feed Pro in: [Live Demo](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite)**
Add Instagram to WordPress with the help of the Pro version that has fascinating abilities and lots of awesome features! Extended useful settings allow customizing your widget so that the grid will fit the html site perfectly.
> Premium WordPress Instagram gallery on website is available for purchase on [CodeCanyon](https://codecanyon.net/item/instagram-feed-wordpress-gallery-for-instagram/13004086?ref=Elfsight&utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlitecc).
= Instagram feed InstaShow – The Best Choice =
While creating InstaShow we lean on the goal to present the plugin, which will be able to cover as much requirements as possible. Therefore, we formed several major groups for whom our high-quality Instagram widget might come in handy:
* Brands – Share tons of different content by adding Instagram feed to website, announce new series and deliveries of your products, expand your target audience and earn their recognition
* Photographers – Show Instagram hashtag feed on a website, share portfolios of your professional photos and give the link to your social account – make everything to enlarge your web audience and inspire them with your work
* Musicians – Add Instagram shortcode in your admin panel, announce tours and new albums, share backstage live with your followers and set a beautiful grid of these photos on the website for more impressions
* Bloggers – Share your specific content through Instagram feed gallery and display it on your WordPress site, open yourself to the world and upload everything which might help you improve your blog and increase traffic
* and actually for many others!
= Support, Questions and Offers =
Our support team is ready to answer on any kind of questions and to help you solve any issue concerning our WP Instagram plugin. Ask you questions in the support forum [here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/instashow-lite).
**Check The Premium Version of InstaShow and Its Showcase Examples in Online Demo: [https://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite)**
== Installation ==
= Install Instagram Widget to WordPress Website =
First things first, thank you for choosing our plugin!
Let’s clarify how to put Instagram link on your site. You can read the [installation guide](https://elfsight.com/blog/2016/09/how-to-add-instagram-feed-to-wordpress-website/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=installation&utm_campaign=instashowlite) of the WordPress plugin in our Elfsight blog. Please, note that the first installation step in our article relates only to the [premium version of InstaShow](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite). After downloading the free version, you have to start right from the second step.
**How to Add Instagram to WordPress - Automatic Installation (Recommended)**
1. Go to `Plugins > Add New`
2. Search for "InstaShow Lite" and install it
3. Activate your Instagram Feed
**How to Embed Instagram on WordPress - Manual Installation**
1. Download `instashow-lite.1.3.0.zip` from `wordpress.org` and unzip it
2. Upload the `instashow-lite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Go to `Plugins > Installed Plugins` and activate the newest Instagram feed
= Manage Instagram Feed InstaShow =
After installation there are only few steps left before starting to use InstaShow Lite and to embed Instagram feed to your website.
1. Go to the settings page of your photo gallery
2. Authorize in Instagram to connect your Lite version to Instagram API with Access Token
3. Setup your widget by using shortcode generator
4. Then copy-paste the derived html code into any page or post
= InstaShow Lite Shortcode Example =
When you get Instagram plugin customized, your admin panel will show the special code. This shortcode includes information about all options and their values.
`[instashow source="@elfsight" columns="5" auto="4000"]`
That’s it! The shortcode is ready and now you are able to add Instagram feed to WordPress. Share cool photos and create unforgettable Instagram galleries to make the audience come back to your website and become regular visitors. Good luck!
= InstaShow Lite minimal requirements =
Don’t forget to make sure that your website supports these requirements for no-problem activation of your new Instagram Feed, namely:
* WordPress 3.5+
* PHP 5.2+
= Available Instagram Feed Lite Options =
* **source** – choose one of three available source options to display Instagram photos: any public username, hashtag or single photo URL
* **cache_media_time** - set the time when Instagram API requests are cached in browser’s local storage
* **columns** – set the number of columns in your grid
* **effect** – choose one of two animation effects (slide, fade)
* **speed** – customize animation speed (in milliseconds). For disabling animation set this value to “0”
* **easing** – choose one of five easing functions
* **arrows_control** – enable arrows navigation control in your Instagram widget
* **drag_control** – enable drag navigation control for a convenient usage of the plugin
* **auto** – turn on autorotation mode for automatic photo scrolling
* **auto_hover_pause** – enable pause on hover while aiming at any image in autorotation mode
* **popup_speed** – customize animation speed in popup (in milliseconds). For disabling animation in popup set the value to “0”
* **popup_easing** – choose one of five easing functions of your Instagram plugin in case of opening Instagram photos in popup
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Questions You Might Ask Concerning Our Instagram Plugin InstaShow Lite
= How popup deep linking option works in the Pro version of InstaShow? =
You open any photo from your Instagram feed in popup. In case of turning on this feature, InstaShow will add a special hashtag to the existing URL of the page. Now by copying the derived URL, you will get the link to the chosen Instagram image. Therefore, anyone can click on it and see this image in popup straight away.
= How can I test InstaShow features before downloading the plugin? =
We've created a special web page with the Online Demo on it. Just follow this [link](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite) and play with all features of our Instagram feed.
= How many photos can I display in my Instagram feed? =
Moreover, in the pro version of the Instagram feed you are able to restrict the number of loaded Instagram photos using "limit" feature. In this case, Instagram feed will always show all Instagram pics from your username.
= What is the purpose of Instagram Access Token? =
For using Instagram plugins and displaying Instagram photos right on a website you have to operate with Instagram API. Access Token is exactly what you need for such operation.
Instagram Access Token is special key which allows only getting Instagram images and additional information about them from Instagram, such as likes counter, comments and author name. Instagram Access Token doesn't give ability to manage your Instagram profile or perform any actions in your name.
= How to use InstaShow shortcode? =
You can add shortcode of our Instagram plugin to any place of your website. There are 3 variants of using shortcode:
1. You can insert it into content of any web page or blog post. Just copy the shortcode of the Instagram plugin to the Editor page when you edit a page or a post.
2. You can insert the Instagram plugin shortcode into text widget. It might be useful if it’s required to add the Instagram feed to a sidebar. Note that your theme should include a special filter: `add_filter('widget_text', 'do_shortcode');` If your theme doesn’t include it then it’s necessary to add this filter to functions.php of the theme. After that drag and drop text widget into any sidebar and copy the shortcode into text widget.
3. You can insert the Instagram plugin shortcode into a template, footer or any other php file of your WordPress theme. To do this use the following function: `<?php echo do_shortcode('[instashow]'); ?>`. Learn more about this function on [https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/do_shortcode/](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/do_shortcode/)
= What if someone get my Instagram Access Token? =
The Instagram Access Token provides you with read only permissions. It means that you can only grab Instagram photos using the Instagram Access Token and nobody is able to manipulate your Instagram account.
= How to increase the speed of Instagram image loading? =
The loading time depends on the number of Instagram images in the Instagram grid. You can display less Instagram images to speed up the loading.
Also you can use cache_media_time option to cache the Instagram images in browser’s local storage. So images in your Instagram feed won’t be uploaded each time someone refresh the web page and they will stay in browser’s storage for as long as you wish. Also, please, note that during the chosen period your Instagram feed won’t load new Instagram images.
== Social Media Posts in Instagram ==
= Online Demo =
Everything sounds good concerning our Instagram plugin, isn’t it? But we think that before purchasing something anyone can try an item. Our team wants to be on one more step closer to our customers that’s why Instagram plugin's Online Code Generator (or simply Demo as we call it) is ready to show the full power and all potential of the feed right in your browser!
= Showcase =
InstaShow has a great number of customizable features. That’s why, there are lots of possibilities of how your Instagram feed can be displayed on a website. We’ve prepared some good ideas which will help you to get the biggest benefit of using our plugin. However, remember that you can create any Instagram gallery using your imagination.
* Default settings (2 rows and 3 grids) – here is the composition which we use in our [Online Demo](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite). In case of using our Instagram feed InstaShow as one of major elements on a web page this settings will be a perfect decoration.
* One-row photo Instagram gallery – perfect for driving attraction to the Instagram feed by setting this grid in the center of your content. Use several columns in order to adjust its size to your website’s requirements. You can also implement autorotation mode for more entertaining effect.
* One-column photo Instagram gallery – good case if you want to display your Instagram photos from one side of your web content. Instagram plugin will be a good addition for any of your thoughts. For this case, we recommend to use vertical Instagram photo scrolling.
* Large grid with smaller Instagram photos – show more of your Instagram feed at once. Create a big Instagram grid, make it responsive and be sure that you have enough Instagram photos in your profile.
* Single Instagram photo grid – don’t want to spend a lot of your website’s space on Instagram? Here is the solution. Show one Instagram photo per page in the grid so that your web audience will be able to enjoy your amazing Instagram images.
* Custom source with “only” filter – let’s assume that you want to display some Instagram account (for example, national geographic profile) but show only specific Instagram images (for example, Instagram images marked with “nature” hashtag). You can create your custom Instagram grid with such parameters. Just define your main Instagram username in the source field and enter the desired Instagram hashtag or multiple hashtags in the “only” filter.
* Custom source with “except” filter – what if you want to exclude some Instagram photos from your feed? You can do this using “except” filter. Firstly, choose all needed Instagram sources and then set any Instagram username, hashtag or photo URL in the filter’s field. As a result, your Instagram feed will be free of undesired content.
= Real Usage of Instagram Feed Pro Version =
We’ve prepared several good examples of our Instagram feed Pro to show how it can be used and how Instagram feed InstaShow looks like on real websites. Just turn on your imagination and use Instagram at its full potential. Hope you’ll enjoy!
[http://stefanhaworth.com/](http://stefanhaworth.com/) - A talented photographer uses our Instagram plugin on his website. Instagram feed InstaShow displays his adventures all over the world and share them with his web audience. The Instagram photo gallery adds more impressions to the whole website. In this case, the Instagram plugin has a color of popup background similar to the background of the web page. That’s what detailed customization means!
[https://nuthouseindustries.com/](https://nuthouseindustries.com/) - The official provider of different equipment for jeeps and trucks feels comfortable in Instagram promoting its producer gear. The company has its own customized version of Instagram feed. The Instagram plugin shows the real usage of company’s products on massive cars which looks great and perfectly fit the website. The usage of Instagram feed InstaShow can greatly increase interest in your website.
[http://www.mastrotto.com/gruppo-mastrotto-on-instagram/](http://www.mastrotto.com/gruppo-mastrotto-on-instagram/) - Gruppo Mastrotto – international leather manufacturer – uses our product to show their latest Instagram stream on the website and to increase Instagram followers. For this purpose, there is an individual web page, which contains beautifully arranged Instagram plugin.
[http://platedwithpurpose.com/](http://platedwithpurpose.com/) - If you have online business then nothing is better than promotion in social media including Instagram. Online weekly meal services has its own Instagram feed which helps to enlarge the area of potential customers. All you need is constantly updated content in Instagram and our WordPress Instagram plugin. Post in Instagram and all new photos will be published automatically on your website.
[http://www.picsandpawsphotography.com/social/](http://www.picsandpawsphotography.com/social/) - Professional photographer uses our Instagram feed to show his cute portfolio right on his website. Using InstaShow anyone can achieve the synergy effect of Instagram and website. Moreover, the Instagram plugin will adorn any web page and will be especially useful with a qualitative content.
[http://m.icelandnews.is/](http://m.icelandnews.is/) - Iceland news website also implemented our Instagram feed, which looks great on the front page. Modest 1-row grid shows the life in Iceland with the help of beautiful Instagram photos.
== Screenshots ==
1. InstaShow Lite - amazing look for your Instagram images!
2. Instagram plugin overview
3. InstaShow shortcode generator – installation in a flash
4. Copy-paste shortcode into any place of your website
== Changelog ==
= 1.3.0 =
* Ability to display any number of images from username instead of the latest 20
* WordPress 4.6 support
= 1.2.0 =
* Added an ability to change the number of rows
= 1.1.1 =
* Access token issue fixed
= 1.1.0 =
* New Instagram API requirements support
* WordPress 4.5.2 support
= 1.0 =
* InstaShow release
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
* InstaShow release