=== Inavii Social Photo Feed - Social Gallery, Slider & Widget ===
Contributors: Inavii, maciejsromek, tkatra, freemius
Plugin URI: https://www.inavii.com/
Tags: Instagram, instagram feed, instagram gallery, Instagram widget, instagram photos
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 3.0.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Instagram feed plugin for WordPress. Add Instagram galleries, sliders, widgets and Reels in Elementor, Block Editor or shortcode.

== Description ==

### Instagram Feed Plugin for WordPress

Inavii Social Photo Feed is an **Instagram feed** plugin for WordPress built for creating beautiful feeds, galleries, sliders, and widgets without coding.

Display Instagram photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts in Elementor, the Block Editor, or anywhere with shortcode. The free version includes unlimited Instagram feeds, unlimited connected Instagram accounts, 12 layouts, popup view, responsive controls, caching, and automatic feed updates.

Create a feed in just a few steps, choose a layout, customize the design, and match it to your website branding.

**[View free Instagram feed layout demos](https://www.inavii.com/free-wordpress-instagram-feed-layouts/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=inavii_social_photo_feed&utm_content=layout_demos)**: Compare gallery, slider, grid, masonry, row, and creative feed layouts.

#### Add an Instagram Feed to WordPress in 3 Simple Steps

1. **Connect your Instagram account**
2. **Choose an Instagram feed layout**
3. **Add the feed in Elementor, the Block Editor, or with shortcode**

### Powerful Instagram Feed Features Included for Free

✅ Everything you need to create a beautiful Instagram feed for WordPress.

Inavii Social Photo Feed gives you the tools to display Instagram content on a business website, portfolio, agency site, restaurant page, salon website, online store, or personal brand.

✅ Unlimited Instagram feeds
✅ Unlimited connected Instagram accounts
✅ 12 free Instagram feed layouts
✅ Instagram Reels, videos, photos, and carousel posts
✅ Captions, likes, and comments
✅ Popup view for photos, videos, and Reels
✅ Elementor widget
✅ WordPress Block Editor block
✅ Shortcode support
✅ Responsive controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile
✅ Follow button and load more button
✅ Automatic Instagram feed updates
✅ Performance-focused caching
✅ ALT text support for SEO and accessibility

### Beautiful Instagram Gallery, Slider and Widget Layouts

Choose from 12 free Instagram feed layouts to display your photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts in a style that fits your website.

* Grid
* Slider
* Highlight Focus
* Highlight Discovery
* Highlight Super
* Gallery
* Wave
* Wave Grid
* Row
* Grid Cards
* Masonry Classic
* Masonry Cards

Each layout is responsive and easy to customize for desktop, tablet, and mobile. Create an Instagram gallery, Instagram slider, or Instagram widget without coding.

### Embed Instagram Feeds with Elementor, Blocks and Shortcode

Display your Instagram feed exactly where you need it. Inavii Social Photo Feed works with popular WordPress editing workflows, so you can embed your feed without custom code.

* **WordPress Block Editor** for native WordPress editing
* **Elementor widget** for visual page building
* **Shortcode support** for classic editor areas, templates, and custom theme sections

### Why Add an Instagram Feed to WordPress?

Adding an Instagram feed to your WordPress website helps you display fresh visual content, build trust, and keep visitors engaged without manually updating your pages.

* Build social proof with real Instagram photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts
* Keep your website fresh with automatic Instagram feed updates
* Grow Instagram followers by showing your latest content on your website
* Display an Instagram slider, gallery, or widget in responsive layouts
* Showcase products, portfolio work, events, reviews, restaurants, salons, and brand content
* Match your website branding with flexible styling controls
* Keep your site fast with caching and optimized Instagram feed loading

### Featured in WordPress Plugin Roundups

**Inavii Social Feed** has been featured in WordPress plugin roundups, including:

* **Crocoblock**: **[13 Best WordPress Instagram Plugins for Block Editor, Elementor and Bricks](https://crocoblock.com/blog/best-wordpress-instagram-plugins/)**
* **Elementor**: **[12 Best Instagram Plugins for WordPress](https://elementor.com/blog/best-instagram-plugins-wordpress/)**

== Installation ==

### Installation process

You can install our plugin in two ways. Choose the method that is most convenient for you.

##### First approach

1. Go to the Plugins tab in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click the "Add New" button.
3. Search for "**Inavii Social Photo Feed**" or "**Inavii Social Feed**".
4. Click the "Install" button and then press "Activate".
5. Go to the "**Inavii Social Feed**" tab in your WordPress dashboard to get started.

##### Second approach

1. Go to the [WordPress plugin directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/).
2. Search for "**Inavii Social Photo Feed**" or "**Inavii Social Feed**" and download the plugin.
3. Unzip the plugin and upload the folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory on your server.
4. Activate the plugin from the "Plugins" screen in WordPress.
5. Go to the "**Inavii Social Feed**" tab in your WordPress dashboard to get started.

#### Learn how to connect your Instagram account and create your first feed in the [Inavii documentation](https://www.inavii.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=plugin_readme&utm_campaign=inavii_social_photo_feed&utm_content=documentation).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is included in the free version? =

The free version includes unlimited Instagram feeds, unlimited connected Instagram accounts, 12 free layouts, Reels, photos, videos, carousel posts, captions, likes, comments, popup view, responsive controls, caching, and automatic feed updates.

= Can I connect multiple Instagram accounts? =

Yes. The free version supports unlimited connected Instagram accounts.

= How do I add an Instagram feed to Elementor? =

Install and activate the plugin, connect your Instagram account, create a feed, and place it on the page with the Inavii Social Feed Elementor widget.

= Can I display an Instagram gallery in WordPress without code? =

Yes. You can create and display an Instagram gallery with Elementor, the Block Editor, or shortcode, without custom code.

= Can I embed an Instagram feed with shortcode? =

Yes. Every Instagram feed can be embedded with shortcode, so you can place it in posts, pages, templates, widget areas, and custom theme sections.

= Do Instagram posts update automatically? =

Yes. Inavii Social Feed can update your Instagram feed automatically, so new content appears on your website without manual publishing.

= Can I display Instagram Reels, videos, and carousel posts? =

Yes. You can display Instagram photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts in your feed.

= Can I create more than one Instagram feed? =

Yes. You can create unlimited Instagram feeds and place them anywhere on your website, including multiple feeds on the same page.

= Does the plugin work with the Block Editor and shortcode? =

Yes. Inavii Social Feed works with the WordPress Block Editor and also supports shortcode for templates, classic editor content, and custom theme sections.

= Is the Instagram feed responsive? =

Yes. The plugin includes responsive settings for desktop, tablet, and mobile.

= Can I customize the design of my Instagram feed? =

Yes. You can control layout, spacing, columns, border radius, colors, and visibility of feed elements such as avatar, username, follow button, and load more button.

= Does the plugin support performance, SEO, and accessibility? =

Yes. Inavii Social Feed includes caching for better performance, ALT text support for SEO, and accessible feed output.

== Screenshots ==

1. Instagram Grid layout, perfect for clean photo galleries and social proof sections.
2. Instagram Slider layout for showcasing photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts in a dynamic feed.
3. Highlight Super layout for building a bold Instagram gallery that stands out on your WordPress website.
4. Highlight Discovery layout for creating a visual Instagram feed with featured content and engaging sections.
5. Everything you need for a beautiful Instagram feed: Reels, videos, carousels, captions, likes, dates, caching, popups, automatic updates, and responsive controls.
6. Inavii dashboard for creating, customizing, and managing Instagram feeds in WordPress.

== Changelog ==

= 3.0.4 (2026-05-27) =
- Added contextual feature descriptions in the dashboard to better explain feed settings and options.

= 3.0.3 (2026-05-12) =
- Added new layouts: Highlight Super, Highlight Discovery, Grid Cards, Masonry Cards.

= 3.0.2 (2026-05-05) =
- Added dependency isolation for core runtime libraries to better protect against third-party plugin conflicts.

= 3.0.1 (2026-04-16) =
- Improved compatibility with LiteSpeed Cache.

= 3.0.0 (2026-03-28) =
- Rebuilt the entire dashboard.
- Added a new widget for the WordPress Block Editor.
- Added shortcode support.
- Added a new widget for Elementor.
- Maximized V3 engine performance for faster loading and rendering.
- Improved automatic media updates from Instagram.
- Updated readme.
- Changed plugin name.


See changelog.txt for the full changelog.
