=== Social Media Feed – Display Instagram Feed on WordPress ===
Contributors: awordpresslife, razipathhan, hanif0991, muhammadshahid, fkfaisalkhan007, sharikkhan007, zishlife, FARAZFRANK
Donate link: https://paypal.me/awplife
Tags: instagram, instagram feed, instagram gallery, social media feed, photo feed
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.8.1
Stable tag: 1.4.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display a responsive and customizable Instagram feed gallery on your WordPress site using access token authentication. Supports shortcode, lightbox, layout controls, and more.

== Description ==

**Social Media Feed** is a simple yet powerful plugin that enables you to display images from social platforms like Instagram via access tokens. It creates a fully responsive photo gallery layout using Bootstrap grid columns, with customization options for layout, image count, spacing, captions, hover effects, and more.

The plugin is beginner-friendly, easy to configure, and compatible across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It also supports shortcodes, making it easy to embed galleries anywhere on your site — pages, posts, widgets, or templates.

The **Pro version** unlocks more advanced layout templates, like masonry and carousel views, along with additional features like like counts, comment counts, profile details, "Load More" button, and much more.

**💡 Key Free Features:**

- Access Token support
- 1 gallery layout template
- Control gallery row and column settings
- Limit images shown (up to 50)
- Spacing between grid images
- Captions on hover
- Social platform image links
- Image lightbox with controls
- Shortcode generator
- Bootstrap 4.x styling

**🌟 Premium Features Include:**

- 5 gallery layout templates
- Grid, Masonry, Mosaic, Carousel, and Post-style layouts
- Display up to 200+ images
- Album and profile display support
- Load More button functionality
- Like and comment count visibility
- Sidebar and no-spacing layout modes
- Custom link settings
- Social sharing icons
- Enhanced lightbox controls
- Premium support

**🔗 Helpful Links:**

- [Premium Plugin Demo](https://awplife.com/demo/instagram-feed-gallery-premium/)
- [How to Get an Access Token (Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrqbUP67Jbw)
- [How to Use Plugin (Video Guide)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqripRcj5CE)
- [Upgrade to Pro](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/instagram-feed-gallery-premium/)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/social-media-feed/` directory or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to the “Social Feed” menu in the admin dashboard.
4. Generate a gallery and insert the shortcode into your page, post, or widget area.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I display social media images on my site? =
After generating your access token, create a gallery and paste the generated shortcode into any page or post.

= Where can I find the access token? =
A full video tutorial is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEXDGIeIq_8

= How many images can I show? =
The free version allows up to 50 images. The Pro version increases this limit to 200+ images.

= Will I lose my data if I upgrade to Pro? =
No, your previously created galleries will remain intact. You may regenerate shortcodes to use new layout features.

= Where can I get support? =
Please post questions in the [WordPress support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/social-media-feed-awplife/).

== Screenshots ==

1. Grid Layout Preview
2. 4 Column Gallery
3. 3 Column Gallery
4. 2 Column Gallery
5. Lightbox Preview
6. Access Token Settings
7. Layout Selection Dashboard
8. Gallery Settings Panel
9. Lightbox Color Customization

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.4 =
* Bug fix: Minor fixes for compatibility
* Security patches applied
* Minor bug fixes and code cleanup
* Tested with WordPress 6.8.1

= 1.4.3 =
* Bug fix: Minor fixes for compatibility
* Tested with WordPress 6.7.2

= 1.4.2 =
* Bug fix: Fixed API error handling
* New video guide for Access Token (2024)

= 1.4.1 =
* Bug fix: Styling adjustments
* Tested with WordPress 6.6.2

= 1.4.0 =
* Compatibility with WordPress 6.6.2

= 1.3.9 =
* Compatibility update for WordPress 6.6.1

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== Plugin Support ==
If you need help configuring the plugin or want to report a bug, please visit the support forum or contact us via [our website](https://awplife.com/contact/).


== Upgrade Notice ==

Upgrade to unlock new layouts and features. Shortcodes from previous versions remain compatible. For feedback and reviews, [click here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/social-media-feed-awplife/reviews/).