Instagram Feed
Kata Pro includes an Instagram widget that shows your latest Instagram posts as a grid or carousel. This page explains what changed on Instagram’s side, what still works and how to show an Instagram feed on your Kata website today.
What Changed
Section titled “What Changed”The Kata Instagram widget was built on the Instagram Basic Display API. Meta shut that API down on December 4, 2024. Because of this:
- The Get Access Token button in the widget no longer works.
- The Instagram App ID and App Secret fields under Customizer > API are no longer used.
- Personal Instagram accounts can no longer share their posts with websites through Instagram’s API. Only professional accounts (Business or Creator) can.
If your Instagram widget suddenly stopped showing posts, this is the reason. Your site and your Kata settings are fine.
How to Show an Instagram Feed Today
Section titled “How to Show an Instagram Feed Today”Until the Kata widget supports Instagram’s current API, use a dedicated Instagram feed plugin that already supports it, and place the feed on your page with Elementor.
- Switch your Instagram account to a professional account. In the Instagram app, open your profile settings and choose the option to switch to a professional account (Business or Creator). It is free and you keep your posts and followers.
- Install an Instagram feed plugin. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for “Instagram feed”. Choose an actively maintained plugin that says it supports professional accounts, for example Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed.
- Connect your account. Follow the plugin’s setup wizard. It sends you to Instagram to log in and approve access, then saves the connection for you.
- Add the feed to your page. Edit the page with Elementor, add the Shortcode widget and paste the shortcode the feed plugin gives you. Update the page.
You can place the Shortcode widget inside any Kata section or column, so the feed fits into your existing design. Use the feed plugin’s own settings to choose the number of posts, columns and layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Can I still use the access token I generated before?
Section titled “Can I still use the access token I generated before?”No. Tokens created with the Basic Display API stopped working when the API was shut down, and they cannot be renewed.
What do visitors see if I leave the old widget on a page?
Section titled “What do visitors see if I leave the old widget on a page?”When Instagram rejects the token, the widget shows Instagram’s error message on the page instead of your photos. Remove the old Instagram widget from your pages and replace it with a working feed as described above.
Do I need a Facebook page?
Section titled “Do I need a Facebook page?”Most feed plugins only need an Instagram professional account. Some connection methods also ask for a linked Facebook page. Follow the instructions of the plugin you choose.
Need help moving your feed? Contact Webnus support.