Quick summary
Embedding an Instagram post in WordPress takes just a few steps: copy the embed code from Instagram and paste it into a Custom HTML block in the WordPress editor. This method works without plugins and lets you display live Instagram content on any WordPress page or post.
Steps
- Go to the Instagram website and find the post you want to embed.
- Click the three dots (•••) at the top right of the post to open the options menu.
- Select "Embed" from the dropdown menu.
- Click "Copy Embed Code" to copy the post's embed code to your clipboard.
- Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the post or page where you want to embed the Instagram post, or click "New" to create one.
- Click the "+" icon to add a new block in the WordPress editor.
- Search for and select the "Custom HTML" block.
- Paste the embed code into the Custom HTML block.
- Click the "Preview" button to see how the embedded Instagram post will look on your page.
- Once satisfied, click "Publish" or "Update" to save and go live with your changes.
