## Smash Balloon Instagram

Product: Fabula - News & Magazine WordPress Theme
URL: https://hub.jkdevstudio.com/docs/fabula/integrations/smash-balloon-instagram
Updated: 2026-09-06

The **Smash Balloon Instagram Feed** plugin is a powerful tool for displaying your Instagram content directly on your WordPress website. It allows you to showcase your Instagram feed in a responsive, customizable layout that matches your site design, engaging your audience with fresh, dynamic content.

**Why Use Smash Balloon Instagram Feed?** This plugin is ideal for:

- Displaying Instagram posts in real-time on your site.
- Increasing social media engagement by connecting visitors to your Instagram profile.
- Customizing the layout, style, and content of the feed to match your site branding.
- Providing seamless integration with responsive designs for any device.

Our theme provides only a custom styles for this plugin and does not modify its functionality or make any changes to it.

##### How to Set Up Smash Balloon Instagram Feed (Basic Steps)

- **Install and Activate the Plugin**
- **Connect Your Instagram Account**
    
    
    - Navigate to **Instagram Feed > Settings**.
    - Click the **Add Source** button and log in with your Instagram credentials.
    - Choose between a personal or business account for the feed.
- **Create and Customize Your Feed**
    
    
    - Go to **Instagram Feed > All Feeds** and click **Add New**.
    - Select your feed type (e.g., User Account, Hashtag, or Mixed).
    - Customize the layout, number of posts, and style under the **Customize** tab.
- **Add the Feed to Your Website**
    
    
    - Copy the generated shortcode (e.g., \[instagram-feed\]).
    - Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget area where you want the feed to appear.
    - The theme has a dedicated spot for inserting this shortcode, specifically in the footer. To use it, go to **Customizer > Theme Options > Footer** and paste the widget into the **Instagram Shortcode** field.
- **Test the Feed**
    
    
    - Preview your site to ensure the feed displays correctly and matches your design.
- **Enable Pro Features (Optional)**
    
    
    - If you have the Pro version, explore additional features like filtering content, creating carousels, or displaying Stories.

##### Additional Resources

For advanced customization and troubleshooting, visit the [Smash Balloon Documentation](https://smashballoon.com/instagram-feed/).