Showcase Your Instagram Stories Directly on Squarespace with EmbedSocial
With our Instagram Stories widget, you can automatically collect and display your active or archived Stories in a stylish, mobile-friendly format, no plugins or coding required.
Part of the powerful EmbedSocial platform, the Instagram Stories widget lets you pull Stories from your connected Instagram account and embed them seamlessly on any Squarespace page.
Whether you’re sharing behind-the-scenes content, daily product features, or customer shoutouts, you can now extend the life of your Stories beyond 24 hours by embedding them on your website.
Why Embed Instagram Stories in Squarespace?
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Keep your website content fresh , by syncing new Stories automatically
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Increase time on site , by engaging visitors with interactive story content
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Boost social proof , with authentic, real-time content
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Turn visitors into followers , by linking directly to your Instagram
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No app or plugin needed , just paste a code block on your page
Instagram Stories Widget Features
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Compatible with all Squarespace templates ,
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Mobile-responsive , and swipe-friendly layout
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Story Highlights support , archive and categorize your Stories
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Story autoplay , and manual navigation options
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Customize widget , size, shape, and layout
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Add CTA buttons , and external links in each story
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Advanced story moderation , choose what to show
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Lightbox viewer , for full-screen playback
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Custom CSS styling , for full design control
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Multi-widget support , add multiple widgets on different Squarespace sites
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Unified social wall , combine Stories with Instagram posts, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.
How to Embed Instagram Stories on Squarespace Website?
Embedding Stories is easy and doesn’t require plugins or technical setup. Just follow these steps.
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Step 1: Start a free trial of EmbedSocial
Start a free trial of EmbedSocial.
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Step 2: Connect Instagram
Connect your Instagram profile and select Stories as the source.
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Step 3: Customize your widget
Customize your widget: choose layout, colors, and story behavior.
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Step 4: Open Squarespace editor
Open your Squarespace editor and navigate to the page where you want the Stories to appear.
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Step 5: Add an Embed block
Add a new block by clicking the + icon, and select Embed from the menu.
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Step 6: Paste the EmbedSocial code
Click the code icon, paste the EmbedSocial code, and hit Set.
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Step 7: Save and publish
Click Save to publish your changes. Done! Your Stories are now live on your site and will update automatically.
Who Is This For?
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E-commerce brands , that want to promote product drops or limited-time offers
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Personal brands , using storytelling to connect with their audience
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Agencies and creators , looking to add dynamic visuals to their Squarespace portfolios
Best practices for displaying Instagram Stories
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Prominent Placement , Display Stories prominently on your Squarespace site, such as on the homepage or in a section near your hero. This ensures they are easily visible to visitors.
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Clear Headline , Use a clear and concise headline to draw attention to the Story widget. This can entice visitors to view the Stories and engage with your brand.
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Visual Appeal , Incorporate images or icons to break up the text and make the widget more visually appealing. This can enhance user engagement and readability.
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Slider or Carousel Format , Consider using our slider options that allow you to display Stories in a slider or carousel format. This dynamic presentation can capture visitors’ attention and make the widget more engaging.
