WP Social makes it quick and hassle-free to display your Instagram follower count. With a simple setup, you can connect your account and show real-time social proof on your website effortlessly.
You can show your Instagram follower count directly on your website using WP Social. You need to generate an Access Token and Account ID via Meta, connect them in the plugin, and display the counter on your site.
Quick Steps:
✅ Step 1: Enable Instagram in WP Social
– Go to WP Social → Social Counter desde tu tablero
– Turn ON the Instagram provider
– Open the Instagram settings panel
✅ Step 2: Create a Meta App
– Go to Meta Developers and create a Business app
– Add the Instagram Graph API
– Complete the basic app setup
✅ Step 3: Generate Access Token & Account ID
– Connect your Instagram Business/Creator account
– Grant the required permissions
– Copy your Access Token and Account ID
✅ Step 4: Connect & Display Counter
– Paste the credentials into WP Social settings
– Save changes
– Use the shortcode or block to display the counter
Ejemplo: Usar [xs_social_counter provider="instagram"]
→ Displays 1,250 followers on your site (auto-updating)
Takeaway: With a simple Meta API connection, WP Social can display your real-time Instagram follower count, helping boost credibility and social proof.
Integrate Instagram with WP Social #
Before you begin: You’ll need an Instagram Business or Creator account.
Getting started is easy: Just follow these simple steps.
STEP 1: Access WP Social #
Find WP social form your dashboard and move to social counter.
En el Providers tab, locate Instagram and simply toggle the switch to ON.
When you click on the SETTINGS option beside the toggle button, you’ll see a popup window. Here, you have to insert Access Token and Account Id.
STEP 2: Go to meta developers #
Para obtener el Access token and User ID, visit Meta developers’ site. Then you have to click on the My Apps.
However, if you’re not already logged in to Facebook, you’ll be prompted to log in first.
Next, press the Crear aplicación botón.
Now provide an Nombre de la aplicación y haga clic en el Next button.
Scroll down and select Other y haga clic en el Próximo opción.
Now, select the app type Negocio lick on the Próximo opción.
Check the details and press the button Create app.
Here, you have to type the Facebook password and submit.
Up next, find Instagram and click on the set up botón.
To line your app, toggle the App Mode botón.
To provide a valid privacy policy URL, click on the App Settings –> Basic enlace.
Ve a la API set up with Instagram login.
Next click on the Add account botón.
To log into the Instagram account click on the Continuar botón.
Provide details and login to your instagram account.
Save the info if you want or ignore. Then you’ll see this window, click on the Allow button.
Your account has been added.
STEP 3: Insert Account ID & Access Token #
Ahora tienes que copy the Id.
Go back to STEP 1 and insert the Account ID.
Clickea en el Generate token option to get token
Now, login again and follow the steps. Here, you’ll get the token, copy it and proceed.
De nuevo, go back to STEP 1 and insert the Acces Token.
Don’t forget to clear the cache and click on Guardar cambios.
STEP 4: Check Instagram connection #
Now, go to any page from the dashboard, take a shortcode block and save the changes.
Finally, you can check the preview. Instagram is successfully connected, isn’t it?
My Instagram has 19 followers, and it shows exactly the same.
Try now! Once connected, your Instagram feed will automatically enhance your site’s visual appeal and keep your content fresh.
