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 dalla tua dashboard
– 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
Esempio: Utilizzo [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.
Nel 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 #
Prendere il 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 Crea app pulsante.
Now provide an Nome dell'applicazione e fare clic su Next button.
Scroll down and select Other e fare clic su Prossimo opzione.
Now, select the app type Attività commerciale lick on the Prossimo opzione.
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 pulsante.
To line your app, toggle the App Mode pulsante.
To provide a valid privacy policy URL, click on the App Settings –> Basic collegamento.
Vai a API set up with Instagram login.
Next click on the Add account pulsante.
To log into the Instagram account click on the Continua pulsante.
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 #
Adesso devi farlo copy the Id.
Go back to STEP 1 and insert the Account ID.
Clicca sul Generate token option to get token
Now, login again and follow the steps. Here, you’ll get the token, copy it and proceed.
Ancora, go back to STEP 1 and insert the Acces Token.
Don’t forget to clear the cache and click on Salvare le modifiche.
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.
