Instagram Stories App for WordPress

The easiest way to display Instagram Stories on your WordPress website.

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About the Instagram Stories Widget for WordPress

EmbedSocial is the first platform built to automatically generate and display your Instagram Stories in web environments like WordPress. Whether you’re using the WordPress plugin or embedding with HTML, this tool lets you create dynamic Story widgets that sync directly with your Instagram profile.

Bring the Instagram Stories experience directly to your WordPress site.

With the EmbedSocial widget, you can showcase your Instagram Stories in an interactive and engaging format that looks great on any WordPress theme – no coding required.

Your visitors get the same swipeable, immersive experience they’re used to on Instagram—now on your site.

Instagram stories widget example
Instagram Stories widget templates

No coding skills or technical knowledge is required!

Why Embed Instagram Stories in WordPress?

  • Display auto-updated Instagram Stories without manual uploads
  • Add a modern, mobile-friendly content block to your pages
  • Keep visitors engaged longer with interactive Story layouts
  • Drive product discovery and sales with shoppable Stories
  • Build trust and authenticity using real, time-sensitive content
  • Grow your Instagram following with embedded, clickable content.

How to Embed Instagram Stories on Your WordPress Website

Here are the steps on how to embed Instagram stories in a WordPress site:

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  • Compatible with all major WordPress themes
  • Mobile-responsive and touch-optimized layout
  • Customize widget layout, navigation, and colors
  • Create Highlights-style widgets to extend story life
  • Add CTA buttons and links to each story
  • Moderate and reorder stories with drag-and-drop
  • Use shortcodes for quick placement in any post or page
  • Full custom CSS control for advanced styling
  • Auto-sync with your Instagram Story feed
  • Combine multiple Story widgets on one or more WordPress sites
  • EmbedStories plugin available in the WordPress directory
  • Option to display Story Galleries or Highlights
  • Generate reports and track performance over time

See the full feature list →

How to embed Instagram stories on a WordPress website?

Here are the steps on how to embed the Instagram Stories widget into a WordPress site:

You can embed Instagram Stories in WordPress in two easy ways—with or without a plugin.

Option 1: Embed Instagram Stories Without a Plugin

  1. Start a free trial of EmbedSocial and connect your Instagram profile
  2. Choose the Instagram account you want to pull Stories from
  3. Customize the widget with your preferred layout and style
  4. Copy the HTML code from the top-right corner
  5. Log into your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the page where you want the widget
  6. Add a Custom HTML block and paste the code
  7. Click Update to publish

Option 2: Use the EmbedSocial WordPress Plugin

  1. Log into your WordPress site and go to Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for EmbedSocial, then click Install Now and Activate
  3. Create an EmbedSocial account and connect your Instagram
  4. Select the Stories source and click Create Widget
  5. Customize your widget, then copy the shortcode
  6. Paste the shortcode into any page or post where you want the widget displayed

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Who Should Use It?

  • E-commerce stores looking to turn Stories into shoppable moments
  • Agencies and creatives showcasing work in an engaging format
  • Brands wanting to extend Story visibility and drive action

Ready to bring your website to life?

Use EmbedSocial to transform your Instagram Stories into powerful content blocks for your WordPress website.

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FAQs about the Instagram Stories widget

Have a specific question about embedding the Instagram stories widget? Check the FAQ section below or click the bottom right chat icon and talk with us.

Yes! The EmbedStories platform integrates with the Instagram API and allows you to connect your Facebook accounts that manage Instagram profiles. And once you do this the platform will continue to automatically generate all the stories you publish on Instagram.
Yes! Within the moderation option, you can handpick which Instagram posts you want to be shown on your published widget.
You can try the following 5 Instagram Story widgets:
– Slider
– Lightbox
– Story List
– AMP List
– Slider List

See demos >
Yes. All you need to do is add a custom ‘Buy’ buttons on any media you need, so next time your website visitors click on that CTA button, they will be redirected to the checkout page where they can buy the promoted product.
Yes! We encourage you to explore all the widget layouts, moderation, and customization option available within the platform. Additionally, if needed, try our custom CSS editor for a complete makeover of the widget appearance.
Yes! You can use the EmbedStories platform to generate your Instagram Stories, but you can also manually upload Story Pins from Pinterest.
Absolutely. EmbedSocial platform is compatible with the major CMS and web builders like WordPress, Squarespace, PageCloud, Joomla, Wix, Weebly, Shopify, Magento, OpenCart. Additionally, we support every platform that allows embedding third-party iframes or javascript codes.
Unfortunately, yes. We will do our best to help you get the best experience from our EmbedStories tol, but if you don’t find it valuable and decide to cut-off the subscription, we will have to remove the Instagram Story widget that was published on your website. However, we will patiently wait for you to change your mind and return to our platform ?