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Is there a native app or plugin available in Webflow for embedding Instagram feeds above the footer of a website, without having to rely on third-party tools?

TL;DR
  • Webflow lacks native Instagram feed support, so use third-party tools (e.g., Elfsight, Lightwidget) to generate embed code.
  • Add the code above the footer using a Webflow Embed element or custom code block for dynamic display.

Webflow does not currently offer a native app or plugin for embedding Instagram feeds directly into a website. To embed an Instagram feed above the footer, you’ll need to use a third-party integration or workaround.

1. Native Support Limitations

  • Webflow does not provide a built-in Instagram feed integration or widget.
  • The only available native options for social media are static social icons that link to platforms, not dynamic content.

2. Third-Party Embedding Options

To display a live Instagram feed, you’ll need to use tools like:

  • EmbedSocial
  • Elfsight
  • Lightwidget
  • SnapWidget

These tools generate embed code snippets (typically using an iframe or JavaScript), which you can place in Webflow using:

  • Embed element added above the footer section.
  • Custom code block in the page or site-wide settings.

3. Alternatives with Manual Updating

If you don’t need a live feed, you can:

  • Manually upload selected Instagram images into your CMS or image gallery.
  • Add links to each image manually pointing to the related Instagram post.
  • Use CMS Collection Lists to display a styled “Instagram-like” feed with control over design.

4. Instagram API Custom Integration (Advanced Option)

If you have development resources, you can:

  • Use the Instagram Basic Display API to fetch profile media.
  • Connect it via Webflow’s CMS API using tools like Zapier or Make, or custom-built middleware.
  • Still, this requires external tools, so it’s not fully native.

Summary

Webflow does not have a native plugin for Instagram feed embedding. To display dynamic Instagram content, use a third-party embed service (like Elfsight or Lightwidget), or set up a custom API connection. For the simplest solution above the footer, insert a third-party embed widget using a Webflow Embed block.

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