Open it from 'Settings' in the left rail of the 'Editor' tab. Every option applies to that one widget.
What each setting does
Visibility
- Show widget on website turns the widget on or off without removing the embed code from your site
- Show widget on mobile hides it on small screens while leaving desktop untouched
- Auto add new posts pulls newly collected posts in automatically, the same toggle you get in Filters
Language and AI translation
'Widget language' sets the language of the widget's own interface labels, the "Read more" and button text.
'AI translation' is separate: it translates the post captions themselves into that language. It consumes AI credits at 1 credit for every 5 posts, so it is off by default.
Feed analytics
'Feed analytics' counts clicks on the feed media. Turning it on is what makes the 'Analytics' tab appear in the widget's top menu. See Widget analytics.
Paging
'Posts per page' and 'Posts (Mobile)' set how many posts load before the visitor pages or scrolls for more. Lower numbers load faster.
Position
'Widget position' chooses 'Inline', which renders the widget where you paste the embed code, or 'Floating', which pins it over the page. 'Pre-render lightbox' loads the lightbox markup up front so it opens instantly on the first click.
Widget language and AI translation are easy to confuse. Set the language alone and the widget chrome translates but captions stay in their original language. That is usually what you want, and it costs no credits.
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FAQ
Does AI translation use credits?
Yes, 1 credit for every 5 posts. Widget language on its own uses none.
What is the difference between widget language and AI translation?
Widget language translates the widget's own labels. AI translation translates the post captions.
How do I get the Analytics tab to show up?
Turn on 'Feed analytics' here. The 'Analytics' tab then appears in the widget's top menu.
Will turning off 'Show widget on website' break my page?
No. The embed code stays in place and simply renders nothing, so you can switch the widget back on at any time.
Does 'Show widget on mobile' change my desktop widget?
No. It only controls whether the widget renders on small screens.
What's next
With the display set, grab the code from the 'Embed' tab. See Embed code.
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