--- title: "How to Embed a Facebook Feed on a Website? [2026 Best Method]" date: 2017-06-27 canonical_id: how-to-embed-facebook-feed author: "osogovo" category: - blog - facebook - product-updates - tutorials summary: "Embed Facebook feed on your website in minutes. Learn how to add Facebook posts, videos, and page feeds using native embeds or a Facebook feed widget." draft: false seo: title: "How to Embed a Facebook Feed on a Website? [2026 Best Method]" description: "Embed Facebook feed on your website in minutes. Learn how to add Facebook posts, videos, and page feeds using native embeds or a Facebook feed widget." structured_data: article --- Keeping your website fresh shouldn’t feel like a second job. Yet most brands still update Facebook daily while their site sits there collecting digital dust. That’s where embedding your Facebook feed changes everything. With one embed, your latest posts, photos, and videos update on your website automatically. With a [UGC platform](/blog/ugc-platforms/) like [EmbedSocial](/), you won't have to do manual copy-paste work any longer, and you effectively turn your simple feed into an interactive social hub. So, let me break down exactly how to embed a Facebook feed on your website to showcase [social proof](/blog/social-proof-examples/) and boost your engagement at the same time! Here's a brief interactive video covering the entire process: ## Full guide: How to embed Facebook feed on website? Before doing anything else, you must [create your EmbedSocial account](/admin/continue_plugin_purchase/socialfeed29/trial?continue_onboarding=ai_widget). Then, follow these steps: 1. [Define your widget with AI prompts](#h-step-1-define-your-widget-with-ai-prompts) 2. [Connect your Facebook source](#h-step-2-connect-your-facebook-source) 3. [Choose your Facebook widget template](#h-step-3-choose-your-facebook-widget-template) 4. [Customize the template via AI prompts](#h-step-4-customize-the-template-via-ai-prompts) 5. [Copy the widget embed code](#h-step-5-copy-the-widget-embed-code) 6. [Paste the code on your website](#h-step-6-paste-the-code-on-your-website) Once you are done, this is the type of widget you can get: (function(d, s, id) { var js; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "/cdn/ht.js"; d.getElementsByTagName("head")\[0\].appendChild(js); }(document, "script", "EmbedSocialHashtagScript")); ### Step 1: Define your widget with AI prompts Navigate to the 'Widgets' section and press 'Start from scratch'. Once there, describe your perfect widget. You might type '*Design a smart and modern Facebook page widget for my e-commerce brand*': ![describing ai widget in embedsocial ai editolr](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/embed-instagram-feed-define-your-widget-with-ai-prompts-step-1-1024x576.jpg) ### Step 2: Connect your Facebook source Immediately connect your social media source (Facebook in this instance) by tapping 'Connect your source' inside the widget editor. ![connecting a social media source in embedsocial editor](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/embed-instagram-feed-connect-your-facebook-source-step-3-1024x576.jpg) > **Note:** You will be prompted to connect your Facebook account if you haven't done so before. Simply tap the source(s) you want to add to your widget (you can select more than one): ![selecting specific social media source in embedsocial editor](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/embed-instagram-feed-choose-a-professional-template-step-4-1024x576.jpg) ### Step 3: Choose your Facebook widget template You can refine the look of your widget by browsing the template library. Filter specifically for Facebook or other social platforms to find ready-made designs that have been proven to drive engagement: ![choosing a widget template inside embedsocial ai editor](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/choose-facebook-widget-template-1024x577.jpg) ### Step 4: Customize the template via AI prompts You can keep using the AI command bar to tweak the widget look until you are satisfied with the results. This real-time editing ensures your widget perfectly complements your site's color palette: ![customizing ai widget template in embedsocial](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/customizing-ai-widget-template-embedsocial-1024x576.jpg) ### Step 5: Copy the widget embed code Finally, open the 'Embed' tab on the left-hand sidebar. This section provides integration options needed for various website builders and platforms. You just press 'Copy code' here: ![copying embeddable widget code in embedsocial](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/copy-widget-code-embedsocial-1024x575.jpg) ### Step 6: Paste the code on your website Finally, open your website editor, navigate to the page where you would like to place the widget and paste it into an empty HTML box. Then, save the changes and load the page. Because it is a dynamic script, any changes you make in the dashboard later will automatically update on your live site without needing to replace the code. * * * ## How to embed your Facebook feeds on different website builders? The best thing about EmbedSocial’s platform is that our Facebook embed code works with almost every CMS platform and website builder out there, including, but not limited to, Drupal, Wix, Weebly, Shopify, WordPress, Joomla, Wix, Squarespace, Pagecloud, etc. And the best part is you won’t need to install anything or have advanced coding knowledge. You simply copy and paste a single code on any of your pages. Here's how to do it across all popular builders: ## What types of Facebook feeds can you embed? You can embed several types of Facebook content on your website, but only three can be pulled automatically through the official Facebook API. **Facebook API sources (auto-sync):** - **Page posts**: display your public Page posts in a live, auto-updating feed; - **Page mentions**: show user-generated content from other people's mentions; - **Visitor posts**: embed posts that visitors publish directly on your FB Page timeline; However, you can always add custom uploads to your FB feed, including: - **Photos and albums**: embed screenshots or curated uploads if you need specific albums; - **Embedding Facebook videos**: add videos manually when it’s not accessible via the API; - **Facebook profile posts**: embed only if the post is public and uploaded manually; - **Reviews**: [embed Facebook reviews](/blog/embed-facebook-reviews-steps/) manually when they’re not available via the native API; **Note:** You must always make sure the content you are embedding is public and respects Facebook’s terms before adding it to your website pages. ## How to embed Facebook feed via the native method? There's a way Facebook users can embed Facebook wall and/or individual posts via an official [Page plugin](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/page-plugin/) and [Embedded Posts widget](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/embedded-posts/). Here's how to use them: ### How to use the Facebook Page plugin to embed your page? Follow these steps to embed your Facebook page widget: 1. Access the [Facebook Page Plugin](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/page-plugin/) page. 2. Add your page URL in the **'href' field.** 3. Customize the visible page tabs. - You can add your timeline, messages, and/or events 4. Set the Facebook feed widget width and height. 5. Press **'Get Code'** and copy the JavaScript or iFrame code. 6. Paste the code on your website in an empty HTML website box. ![using the facebook page plugin service](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/facebook-page-plugin-service.jpg) **Note**: This Facebook page timeline widget lacks the functionality for customizing your feed in terms of colors, layouts, the content it features, and more. ### How to embed individual Facebook posts via the native tool? You can also use the Embedded Posts Facebook page to embed individual posts: 1. Access the [Facebook Embedded Posts](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/embedded-posts/) page. 2. Add your page URL in the **'href' field.** 3. Set the widget's width (no other customization options). 4. Press **'Get Code'** and copy the JavaScript or iFrame code. 5. Paste the code on your website in an empty HTML box. When done right, here’s how this widget will appear on your website: **Note:** You can only customize the widget's width. Nothing else! ## Why embed a Facebook feed into a website? Embedding a Facebook feed on a website gives you fresh, social, and trustworthy content without lifting a finger, including, but not limited to, the following: ![mind map showcasing the benefits of adding a facebook feed to website](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/facebook-feed-benefits.png) - **Boost user engagement**: you can keep visitors on your site longer with real-time posts showcasing your newest products and services; - **Strengthen** [**social proof**](/blog/social-proof-examples/), by showcasing [authentic online reviews](/blog/collect-reviews-on-website/), mentions, and [user-generated content](/blog/what-is-user-generated-content/) that builds trust instantly; - **Improve your SEO signals**: when you add fresh, indexable content, you help search engines like Google see your site as active, which maintains your rankings; - **Enhance visual appeal**: don't have to settle for a static website, since a [social media feed](/blog/social-media-feed/) brings rich media, photos, and videos directly onto your pages; - **Reduce content workload**: repurpose your Facebook posts instead of creating new website content, which frees up time and effort for other tasks; - **Grow your Facebook following**: when you embed a Facebook wall on your site, you make it easy for visitors to discover and follow you on Facebook; Evidently, embedding a Facebook feed on website turns your page into a living, breathing reflection of your brand’s social presence. You want that! Trust me. ## Use EmbedSocial for embedding your Facebook feed [EmbedSocial](/social-media-aggregator/) is a complete [social media aggregator](/blog/social-media-aggregator/) with direct API integration with all major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and more. ![embedsocial landing page](https://embedsocial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/embedsocial-landing-page-1024x688.jpg) At its most basic, it's a tool that enables you to integrate your Facebook and other social media feeds onto your website. Plus, it comes with plenty of advantages: - **Works with all builders:** EmbedSocial allows for easy integration with 99% of all website platforms, such as WordPress website, Shopify, Webflow, etc.; - **Thorough Customization:** Create a fully custom Facebook feed and match it to your website’s design and branding via our standard or our AI editor; - **Responsive design:** The embedded Facebook feed on website is responsive, meaning it will look good on desktops, tablets, and all sorts of mobile devices; - **Content moderation:** Fully moderate the content that appears in your feed and set up automatic filters that will correctly showcase only relevant content; - **Automatic updates:** Your Facebook feed for website will automatically update with new content when it's posted on Facebook, saving you lots of time; - **SEO benefits:** By embedding a Facebook feed on your website, you keep your website content fresh, which could potentially benefit your SEO. - **Combine social feeds:** You can also plug in social media content from your other social media handles, such as Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and more. You can start with and customize many different Facebook [website widgets](/widgets/) when you sign up with [EmbedSocial](/), or even describe one using our [AI UGC widget](/blog/ai-ugc-widget/) feature. Looking for a Facebook feed on website example? Here are several Facebook widget templates ready to add Facebook feed to website right away: ## Conclusion: Embed Facebook feed to keep your website fresh! Embedding a Facebook feed on your website is one of the simplest ways to keep your pages alive with real, ever-fresh content. Instead of rewriting posts or updating manually, your site pulls everything in automatically, from posts to mentions and visitor content. However, going with the native embed option is not always the best option since it's very limited in terms of customization and the content you can showcase. For that reason, look into a third-party [social media aggregator](/blog/social-media-aggregator/) like [EmbedSocial](/), as it has all the tools you need to create a widget that feels *just right* on your site! Whatever option you use, the goal is the same: turn your website into a living extension of your social presence. And with our platform, you can take it further with **advanced moderation**, **custom layouts**, and **multi-network feeds** that update themselves. ***Don't wait! Add your feed once and let it run forever!*** ## FAQs about embedding Facebook feed Can you embed a Facebook feed? Yes. You can embed a Facebook feed on any website using Facebook’s Page Plugin or a third-party Facebook feed widget like [EmbedSocial](/), which lets you display posts, mentions, and visitor posts automatically. Is it legal to embed Facebook content? Yes, it is, as long as the post is public and you use Facebook’s official embed tools or an approved API integration like [EmbedSocial](/). Private or restricted posts cannot be legally embedded. How to show a Facebook post on a website? Open the Facebook post, click the three dots, select **‘Embed’**, and copy the generated code into your site’s HTML. Tools like EmbedSocial can also display posts automatically in a feed widget. What happens when you embed Facebook posts? When you embed a Facebook post on your website or blog, your website visitors can see and interact with the post (like, comment, share) directly from your site without visiting Facebook. What does embed mean on a Facebook page? Embedding on a Facebook page means integrating specific posts or feeds from the page into a website or blog, allowing users to interact with the content directly from the external site. What is a Facebook feed? A Facebook feed is the continuously updated stream of posts, photos, videos, and activity from a Facebook page. It’s the main social place where a brand's followers might see new content and engage with updates in real time. How to embed Facebook page on website? If you want to add Facebook wall to your website, just use Facebook’s Page Plugin or a third-party Facebook feed widget like EmbedSocial. Enter your Page URL, generate the embed code, and paste it into your site’s HTML.