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Widget for Social Page Feeds

By Buttonizer

Community & Social / User-Generated Content

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Widget for Social Page Feeds Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin adds a simple Facebook Page Like Widget to your WordPress sidebar, footer area, and pages or posts using a shortcode.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.25/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 396+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin, formerly known as Facebook Page Like Widget, allows you to easily add a Facebook Page Like Widget to your WordPress site. With over 1.6 million downloads, it is lightweight and simple to configure.

To use the latest version, you can follow the provided instructions in the video tutorials. The widget supports various configuration options, including the ability to show or hide posts from the timeline, profile photos, and more. You can also use shortcodes to integrate the widget into your posts or pages.

If you need assistance with installation or configurations, paid support is available. The plugin is designed to be user-friendly and does not track users or write personal data to the database.

Comparing to Alternatives

Widget for Social Page Feeds offers a focused solution for embedding Facebook page feeds, with several alternatives available that provide similar functionality with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.8 average from nearly 400 users
User-friendly and easy to configure without needing API connections
Responsive and flexible widget design
Excellent customer support with quick issue resolution
No need for complex setup, suitable for basic Facebook feed embedding

Weaknesses

Has had low-severity security vulnerabilities in the past, now fixed
Lacks a pro version with advanced features
Limited to Facebook page feeds without broader social media integration
Some users may require more customization options than provided

User Sentiment Analysis

With over 92% of ratings at 5 stars and a very small percentage of low ratings, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's ease of use and support.

Positive highlights

'Awesome support even after uninstall' - hamarl
'Facile, funzionale e personalizzabile' - andreasciavarrello
'Very reliable and great support' - wardinary
'Easy Install, Easy configuration' - pharrisonw
'Plug ‘n’ play – easy to setup, easy to use' - usulkwisatz

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security issues with stored XSS vulnerabilities, though fixed
No premium version limits advanced feature availability
Some users may find customization options basic

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable Facebook page feed widget that is easy to install and configure without complex API setups.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, multi-platform social media integration, or requiring a plugin with an active premium feature set.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionalities needed to display Facebook page feeds with ease and flexibility.

Final Verdict

Widget for Social Page Feeds stands out for its simplicity, reliability, and excellent user support, making it a top choice for users wanting a hassle-free Facebook feed integration. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its core features and ease of use.

While it has had minor security issues in the past, these have been addressed, and the lack of a pro version means it may not meet needs for advanced customization or broader social media features. However, for most users, it offers great value as a free, dependable plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Widget for Social Page Feeds plugin.

Facebook Feed Widget

Facebook Feeds

Social Post Feed

Screenshots

FAQ

You can use below Shortcode in Post or Page.
[fb_widget fb_url=’http://www.facebook.com/Instagram’]
You can use more parameters like below.
[fb_widget fb_url=’http://www.facebook.com/Instagram’ width=’500′ height=’450′ data_small_header=’false’ select_lng=’ru_RU’ data_adapt_container_width=’false’ data_hide_cover=’false’ data_show_facepile=’false’ data_tabs=’timeline, messages, events’ data_lazy=’true’]