=== Instagram Feed - InstaShow Lite ===
Contributors: elfsight
Donate link: https://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/
Tags: Instagram, Instagram feed, Instagram gallery, Instagram plugin, embed Instagram, Instagram grid, Instagram account, Instagram widget, mobile Instagram, Instagram images, Instagram page, Instagram on website, Instagram photos, Instagram posts, responsive Instagram, share Instagram, Instagram wall
Requires at least: 3.5.0
Tested up to: 4.5.3
Stable tag: 1.2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

All-mighty Instagram feed for creating amazing galleries of Instagram photos on your website!

== Description ==

= Must-have WordPress Instagram Feed Plugin =

New Lite version of the premium-quality Instagram Feed for WordPress InstaShow allows setting up gorgeous grids of Instagram photos and sharing them in any place of your website. InstaShow is designed especially for showing beautiful Instagram grids according to any of your needs.

The Lite version of WordPress InstaShow includes impressive opportunities of customization so that you will be able to set the required parameters depending on a website’s purpose.

InstaShow – Share The Best with Everyone!

= Awesome Plugin’s Features for Free =

Our Instagram plugin has a lot of things that will help you. Moreover, all this cool staff you’ll get absolutely free – just press DOWNLOAD and enjoy the superb features!

* Lite Version of Instagram feed InstaShow is fully responsive and adjusts automatically to any screen size
* Decide how long Instagram photos stay cached in browser’s local storage using “Cache Media Time” option
* Set manually the number of columns in the Instagram grid
* 2 animation effects of image scrolling: fade or slide
* Photo description from Instagram while hovering on it in the grid
* Customizable animation speed
* Control animation easing
* 2 navigation controls of the Instagram feed: arrows and drag
* Turn on automatic photo scrolling with the help of autorotation mode
* Our Instagram plugin includes pause on hover option in autorotation mode
* Username and photo description data from Instagram while opening any image in popup window
* Customizable image scroll speed in popup
* Manage animation easing of Instagram image scrolling in popup
* Your Instagram feed will be Retina Ready
* Mobile devices support
* Excellent performance of your Instagram plugin
* Customization via CSS and HTML
* Simple for beginners and professionals
* Quick installation of your feed on a website using Shortcode Generator

Really massive list, don’t you think so? By installing our Instagram gallery, you get lots of opportunities for using the plugin on your website.

= Advantages You Get While Using Our Instagram Feed =

InstaShow is an eye-catching and jaw-dropping Instagram gallery for drawing attention to your Instagram photos. Namely, you will be able to do the following activities:

* Declare everyone about your Instagram profile on a website
* Increase the number of Instagram followers
* Display Instagram photos in an amazing grid
* Encourage your followers to engage with your content

Instagram Feed InstaShow Lite – Easily Displayed, Amazingly Looked, Freely Used

= Premium Instagram Feed InstaShow =

**Try WordPress Instagram Feed Pro: [Live Demo](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite)**

We’ve got the premium Instagram Plugin for website with fascinating abilities and lots of awesome features - InstaShow! Extended useful settings allow customizing your Instagram feed so that the grid will fit the website perfectly. Here are features included in Instagram Plugin Pro:

* Infinite combinations of Instagram @usernames, #hashtags and separate Instagram photo URLs for creating a unique gallery for your website
* The number of sources is limited only by your desires in the Pro Version of our Instagram feed InstaShow
* New additional filters to manage your Instagram feed – exclude specific content with “except” option or filter images by username, hashtag or a separate photo URL with “only” option
* Set the number of loaded Instagram photos in the gallery with “limit” option
* Choose the appropriate width, height and gutter between Instagram photos in your WordPress plugin
* Set manually the number of rows in the Instagram feed
* Specify responsive breakpoints to define columns, rows and gutter in your Instagram grid depending on a window width. Make your Instagram feed look amazing on any device and screen resolution!
* 3 navigation controls of the Instagram gallery: arrow, drag, scroll
* Decide in which way photos are scrolled: free mode or page by page
* Turn on/off scrollbar indicator
* 2 ways of Instagram Images scrolling direction: vertical or horizontal
* Display or hide each UI element in the Instagram gallery (Likes counter, Comments counter, Description)
* Display or hide each UI element in the popup of the Instagram feed (Username, Instagram link, Likes counter, Comments counter, Location, Passed time, Description, Comments)
* Use any of 10 ready-made Color Schemes
* Color your Instagram feed manually with 24 customizable UI elements
* Our Instagram plugin supports 16 languages for the most versatile usage
* Use special option “Popup Deep Linking” for allowing your audience to share the link to your Instagram photo opened in popup
* Use our Instagram plugin InstaShow with one of the most popular page-builders for WordPress - Visual Composer
* You will be notified each time the new update is available for InstaShow Pro and be able to update your version of Instagram gallery with the live-update feature

As you can see the Pro version of our Instagram feed has even more amazing features in contrast to InstaShow Lite. It means more opportunities for customization and creating a unique branding style of the WordPress plugin.

= Support, Questions and Offers =

Got something to tell us about Instagram plugins? Our support team is ready to help you with any issue which might occur in your Instagram feed. Maybe you'd like to tell us your advices on improving the Instagram plugin or some new features for upcoming updates? Do not hesitate to reach us via email – we stay always in touch with our users!

**Check The Premium Version of Our Instagram Feed in Online Demo: [https://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite)**


== Installation ==

= Install Instagram Feed InstaShow Lite =

First things first, thank you for choosing our Instagram plugin! Now let’s install it so that you will be able to start using this neat Instagram feed on your website. As it was written in the description, installation of InstaShow is simple and can be accomplished in a flash. You have two ways to install the selected Instagram plugin: automatically or manually.

**Automatic Instagram Plugin Installation (Recommended)**

1. Go to `Plugins > Add New`
2. Search for "InstaShow Lite" and install it
3. Activate your Instagram plugin

**Manual Instagram Plugin Installation**

1. Download `instashow-lite.1.2.0.zip` from `wordpress.org` and unzip it
2. Upload the `instashow-lite` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Go to `Plugins > Installed Plugins` and activate the newest Instagram Feed plugin

= Manage Instagram Feed InstaShow Lite =

After installation there are only few steps left before starting to use Instagram plugin InstaShow Lite and to embed Instagram to your website. Just follow the instruction below.

1. Go to Instagram feed `InstaShow` settings page.
2. Get Instagram Access Token and specify it on the settings page to connect your InstaShow Lite to Instagram.
3. Setup your Instagram feed using shortcode generator.
4. Then copy-paste the derived shortcode into any page or post.

= InstaShow Lite Shortcode Example =

This is what you will get exactly after making customization of your Instagram feed. The shortcode includes information about all Instagram plugin options and their values.

`[instashow columns="5" auto="4000"]`

That’s it! The shortcode is ready and now you are able to feel the might of your Instagram feed. Share cool Instagram photos and create unforgettable Instagram galleries to make the audience come back to your website and become regular visitors. Good luck!

= Available Instagram Feed Lite Options =

* **cache_media_time** - set the time in seconds til Instagram API requests are cached in browser’s local storage.
* **columns** – set the number of columns In your Instagram grid.
* **effect** – choose one of two animation effects (slide or fade).
* **speed** – customize Instagram feed animation speed (this option takes values in milliseconds). For disabling animation set this value to "0".
* **easing** – choose one of five animation easing functions of your Instagram plugin (linear, ease, ease-in, ease-out ease-in-out).
* **arrows_control** – enable arrows navigation control in your Instagram feed.
* **drag_control** – enable drag navigation control for a convenient usage of the Instagram plugin.
* **auto** – turn on autorotation mode for automatic Instagram photos scrolling.
* **auto_hover_pause** – enable pause on hover while aiming at any Instagram photo in autorotation mode.
* **popup_speed** – customize animation speed in popup (this parameter takes values in milliseconds). For disabling Instagram gallery animation in popup set the value to “0”.
* **popup_easing** – choose one of five Instagram feed animation easing functions in case of scrolling Instagram photos in popup (linear, ease, ease-in, ease-out, ease-in-out).

= InstaShow Lite minimal requirements =

Don’t forget to make sure that your website supports these requirements for no-problem activation of your new Instagram Feed, namely:

* WordPress 3.5+
* PHP 5.2+

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

Questions You Might Ask Concerning Our Instagram Plugin InstaShow Lite

= Can I use Instagram feed several times on one page? =
Yes, you can use it unlimited times per page with different settings. Moreover, you are able to install our Instagram feed InstaShow as many times as you want on your website. Just don’t forget to insert the specified shortcode each time you customize your Instagram plugin.

= Is there filter option in Instagram feed Lite? =
Two additional filters (“except” and “only”) are available in the [Pro version](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite) of our Instagram plugin for WordPress. The first filter excludes content specified by Instagram username, hashtag or Instagram photo URL. The second one displays Instagram images with desired usernames, hashtags or a separate Instagram photo URLs.

= How popup deep linking option works in the Pro version of Instagram feed InstaShow? =
You open any photo from your Instagram feed in popup. In case of turning on this feature, InstaShow will add a special Instagram hashtag to the existing URL of the page. Now by copying the derived URL, you will get the link to the chosen Instagram image. Therefore, anyone can click on it and see this Instagram image in popup straight away.

= How can I test InstaShow features before downloading the Instagram plugin? =
We've created a special web page with the Online Demo on it. Just follow this [link](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite) and play with all features of our Instagram feed.

= How many Instagram photos can I display in my Instagram feed? =
Moreover, in the pro version of the Instagram feed you are able to restrict the number of loaded Instagram photos using "limit" feature. In this case, your Instagram feed will always show only 20 latest Instagram pics.

= What is the purpose of Instagram Access Token? =
For using Instagram plugins and displaying Instagram photos right on a website you have to operate with Instagram API. Instagram Access Token is exactly what you need for such operation.

Instagram Access Token is special key which allows only getting Instagram images and additional information about them from Instagram, such as likes counter, comments and author name. Instagram Access Token doesn't give an ability to manage your Instagram profile or perform any actions in your name.

= How to use InstaShow shortcode? =
You can add shortcode of our Instagram plugin to any place of your website. There are 3 variants of using shortcode:

1. You can insert it into content of any web page or blog post. Just copy the shortcode of the Instagram plugin to the Editor page when you edit a page or a post.
2. You can insert the Instagram plugin shortcode into text widget. It might be useful if it’s required to add the Instagram feed to a sidebar. Note that your theme should include a special filter: `add_filter('widget_text', 'do_shortcode');` If your theme doesn’t include it then it’s necessary to add this filter to functions.php of the theme. After that drag and drop text widget into any sidebar and copy the shortcode into text widget.
3. You can insert the Instagram plugin shortcode into a template, footer or any other php file of your WordPress theme. To do this use the following function: `<?php echo do_shortcode('[instashow source="@instagram"]'); ?>`. Learn more about this function on [https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/do_shortcode/](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/do_shortcode/)

= What if someone get my Instagram Access Token? =
The Instagram Access Token provides you with read only permissions. It means that you can only grab Instagram photos using the Instagram Access Token and nobody is able to manipulate your Instagram account.

= How to increase the speed of Instagram image loading? =
The loading time depends on the number of Instagram images in the Instagram grid. You can display less Instagram images to speed up the loading.

Also you can use cache_media_time option to cache the Instagram images in browser’s local storage. So images in your Instagram feed won’t be uploaded each time someone refresh the web page and they will stay in browser’s storage for as long as you wish. Also, please, note that during the chosen period your Instagram feed won’t load new Instagram images.

= Does Instagram plugin InstaShow support non-square media? =
Yes, InstaShow Lite automatically crop non-square Instagram images to square format. Also some Instagram photos which have white spice are not actually non-square, because they were formatted in advance.

= How will Instagram plugin InstaShow be embedded in the WordPress Dashboard? =
The Instagram plugin adds its settings page where you can setup InstaShow as you wish and get a shortcode which can be used in a desired place.


== Social Media Posts in Instagram ==

Millions of people share their Instagram photos with the world every day! Selfies, nature pics and anything else from your day-to-day life are common Instagram content. So why couldn’t it be a perfect chance for a promotion campaign in Instagram?

Just look around! No matter what is the size of a company there is a high probability that it uses several networks for a permanent contact with their customers. Actually, the promotion in Instagram is an effective and proven way to reach your target audience. Especially Instagram could be a great solution for those companies, which have something worth showing.

You have a new brand or maybe you are a professional photographer? You have Instagram account and would like to show everyone it on the website? InstaShow will come in handy as a free Instagram plugin with premium quality and additional customization.

= Instagram Plugin Features in Detail =
By downloading our Instagram feed Pro, you will get the following features for the best experience of Instagram on your website:

* Extraordinary choice of multiple Instagram sources
* Amazing additional filters for Instagram feed
* Super-sized bunch of size and color settings
* Breath-taking Instagram feed pop-up effects
* OMG fluent pack of 16 languages
* Powerful demo
* Easy setup
* Always-ready support

It’s impossible to overrate the role of customization options in any Instagram plugin. That’s why we tried to add as many opportunities for customization in our Instagram plugin as we can so that you will be able to change whatever you want in your Instagram feed. 60+ adjustable parameters for full customization. Don’t forget to play with all of them!

By offering the great number of Instagram gallery's features and customizable elements, we help you to develop a unique style of the whole website. To form the understanding of all Instagram feed's advantages we present the detailed description below. Don’t be so shy – learn everything you need.

= Sources =
Be free to set any combination of Instagram sources for displaying the best there is. Instagram source is one of the most important thing for Instagram feed. If you can’t fill your Instagram photo gallery for WordPress in full extent then it doesn’t make sense in using it.

That’s why we enhance usability of our Instagram feed by expanding Instagram source opportunities. Choose any desired Instagram source to fill your Instagram gallery with amazing Instagram photos.

= Popup =
Popup is a very interesting option in Instagram feed InstaShow. Let your visitors know more about each Instagram photo by clicking on it. Choose what type of information from Instagram should be presented in popup. Likes and comments counter, location, passed time, description from Instagram – set any of it in your Instagram gallery or show everything together at once.

Instagram plugin's animation settings add pleasant impressions to the viewing process of Instagram photos. Speed and easing controls will be useful for selecting the most appropriate viewing process of the Instagram gallery.

= Great User Experience =
Moreover, there are many UI parameters, which you are able to change in Instagram grid. Different navigation elements allows you to choose the best way to scroll your Instagram gallery:

* arrows
* drag
* scroll

Choose one of them or make a mix. Horizontal or vertical scrolling are also available in Instagram feed InstaShow.

We get used to static Instagram images. Breath live into your Instagram feed by turning on the autorotation! Its speed can be easily modified. So you will get a wonderful slideshow of Instagram images and impress your audience. Instagram feed InstaShow also includes animation-easing settings to avoid Instagram picture’s twitching while scrolling. Nothing interesting will hide from the eyes of your guests. All your Instagram photos will be presented in the best look.

In addition, our Instagram gallery plugin for WordPress supports 16 main languages for comfortable working in any community.

= Easy Setup =
Coding, coding, coding – it might be great to know the code. You open the console panel and understand that this language is your friend…hey, wait! What if someone doesn’t know coding at all? Relax - our Instagram plugin is a lot easier to setup on a website.

Just choose the desired options and get the code of your own Instagram gallery. Few seconds and the new Instagram feed will be successfully installed on the WordPress website!

= Online Demo =
Everything sounds good concerning our Instagram plugin, isn’t it? But we think that before purchasing something anyone can try an item. Our team wants to be on one more step closer to our customers that’s why Instagram plugin's Online Code Generator (or simply Demo as we call it) is ready to show the full power and all potential of the Instagram feed right in your browser!

= Non-Square Instagram Photos in Instagram Feed =
Several months ago Instagram published a new update, which allows uploading photos with any dimensions to your Instagram profile. A lot of Instagram users were waiting for this option for a very long time. No matter what is the primary size of your Instagram photo, now you can publish non-square Instagram images. This feature opens up new opportunities for bloggers, photographers and many others who keep Instagram accounts. On the other hand, web audience will see chaos in any Instagram grid where Instagram images with different size proportions are displayed.

Owing to non-square Instagram images, the new issue appeared. More freedom for posting means more chaos in your Instagram feed. The issue refers to the outlay of Instagram photos in a grid presented in Instagram plugin InstaShow. For now, Instagram photos have different dimensions and they are displayed in different proportions that's why the Instagram feed can look terrible on a website.

We’ve noticed that a lot of users of Instagram plugins faced this issue on their websites. A pleasant look has a great importance for any product. Understanding it, we’ve included non-square Instagram photos support to our Instagram plugin. The new feature will automatically adjust any Instagram images to the square layout. That’s why all Instagram photos will be shown in the form of a beautiful Instagram grid. Thereby, we’ve returned an old tradition of standard Instagram shape.

= Showcase =
InstaShow has a great number of customizable features. That’s why, there are lots of possibilities of how your Instagram feed can be displayed on a website. We’ve prepared some good ideas which will help you to get the biggest benefit of using our Instagram plugin. However, remember that you can create any Instagram gallery using your imagination.

* Default settings (2 rows and 3 grids) – here is the composition which we use in our [Online Demo](http://elfsight.com/instagram-feed-instashow/wordpress/?utm_source=markets&utm_medium=wordpressorg&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=instashowlite). In case of using our Instagram feed InstaShow as one of major elements on a web page this settings will be a perfect decoration.
* One-row photo Instagram gallery – perfect for driving attraction to the Instagram feed by setting this grid in the center of your content. Use several columns in order to adjust its size to your website’s requirements. You can also implement autorotation mode for more entertaining effect.
* One-column photo Instagram gallery – good case if you want to display your Instagram photos from one side of your web content. Instagram plugin will be a good addition for any of your thoughts. For this case, we recommend to use vertical Instagram photo scrolling.
* Large grid with smaller Instagram photos – show more of your Instagram feed at once. Create a big Instagram grid, make it responsive and be sure that you have enough Instagram photos in your profile.
* Single Instagram photo grid – don’t want to spend a lot of your website’s space on Instagram? Here is the solution. Show one Instagram photo per page in the grid so that your web audience will be able to enjoy your amazing Instagram images.
* Custom source with “only” filter – let’s assume that you want to display some Instagram account (for example, national geographic profile) but show only specific Instagram images (for example, Instagram images marked with “nature” hashtag). You can create your custom Instagram grid with such parameters. Just define your main Instagram username in the source field and enter the desired Instagram hashtag or multiple hashtags in the “only” filter.
* Custom source with “except” filter – what if you want to exclude some Instagram photos from your feed? You can do this using “except” filter. Firstly, choose all needed Instagram sources and then set any Instagram username, hashtag or photo URL in the filter’s field. As a result, your Instagram feed will be free of undesired content.

= Real Usage of Instagram Feed Pro Version =
We’ve prepared several good examples of our Instagram feed Pro to show how it can be used and how Instagram feed InstaShow looks like on real websites. Just turn on your imagination and use Instagram at its full potential. Hope you’ll enjoy!

[http://stefanhaworth.com/](http://stefanhaworth.com/) - A talented photographer uses our Instagram plugin on his website. Instagram feed InstaShow displays his adventures all over the world and share them with his web audience. The Instagram photo gallery adds more impressions to the whole website. In this case, the Instagram plugin has a color of popup background similar to the background of the web page. That’s what detailed customization means!

[https://nuthouseindustries.com/](https://nuthouseindustries.com/) - The official provider of different equipment for jeeps and trucks feels comfortable in Instagram promoting its producer gear. The company has its own customized version of Instagram feed. The Instagram plugin shows the real usage of company’s products on massive cars which looks great and perfectly fit the website. The usage of Instagram feed InstaShow can greatly increase interest in your website.

[http://www.mastrotto.com/gruppo-mastrotto-on-instagram/](http://www.mastrotto.com/gruppo-mastrotto-on-instagram/) - Gruppo Mastrotto – international leather manufacturer – uses our product to show their latest Instagram stream on the website and to increase Instagram followers. For this purpose, there is an individual web page, which contains beautifully arranged Instagram plugin.

[http://platedwithpurpose.com/](http://platedwithpurpose.com/) - If you have online business then nothing is better than promotion in social media including Instagram. Online weekly meal services has its own Instagram feed which helps to enlarge the area of potential customers. All you need is constantly updated content in Instagram and our WordPress Instagram plugin. Post in Instagram and all new photos will be published automatically on your website.

[http://www.picsandpawsphotography.com/social/](http://www.picsandpawsphotography.com/social/) - Professional photographer uses our Instagram feed to show his cute portfolio right on his website. Using InstaShow anyone can achieve the synergy effect of Instagram and website. Moreover, the Instagram plugin will adorn any web page and will be especially useful with a qualitative content.

[http://m.icelandnews.is/](http://m.icelandnews.is/) - Iceland news website also implemented our Instagram feed, which looks great on the front page. Modest 1-row grid shows the life in Iceland with the help of beautiful Instagram photos.


== Screenshots ==
1. InstaShow Lite - amazing look for your Instagram images!
2. Instagram plugin overview
3. InstaShow shortcode generator – installation in a flash
4. Copy-paste shortcode into any place of your website


== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 =
* Added an ability to change the number of rows

= 1.1.1 =
* Access token issue fixed

= 1.1.0 =
* New Instagram API requirements support
* WordPress 4.5.2 support

= 1.0 =
* InstaShow release


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
* InstaShow release