Description
Inster adds a native Gutenberg block that displays the Instagram feed within WordPress pages and posts, allowing you to insert thumbnails, captions, and links from posts without using external iframes or third-party scripts. It is aimed at those who maintain an active presence on Instagram and want to mirror those posts on an institutional site, blog, or portfolio with a layout adapted to the visual editor.
Main Features of the Inster
- Native Gutenberg block
Inserts the Instagram feed directly into the default WordPress editor, without intermediary shortcodes. - Configurable grid layouts
Allows adjustment of column count, spacing between thumbnails, and number of posts displayed. - Live preview in the editor
Renders the feed inside Gutenberg as you edit block attributes in real time. - Sidebar configuration panel
Concentrates color, typography, hover, and post link options in the editor sidebar. - Caption and counter display
Shows descriptive text, likes, and comments alongside each feed image.
Benefits of the Inster
- Visual integration with content
The feed follows the site’s identity instead of breaking the layout with generic widgets. - Fast editing without code
Configures everything via Gutenberg in just a few clicks, without editing PHP or CSS manually. - Automatic feed update
New posts appear on the site without needing to re-edit pages or replace images. - More time spent on site
Keeps visitors engaged with updated social content within the domain itself.
Who is the Inster recommended for?
- Those who frequently publish on Instagram and want to mirror those posts on a WordPress site.
- Photographers, influencers, and content creators who need to showcase the feed in portfolios and landing pages.
- If you’re already using the Gutenberg editor and want a dedicated Instagram block without installing additional widgets.
How to Download the Inster
Inster is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the .zip and activate. After activation, the block appears in the Gutenberg block library, ready to be inserted into any page or post.
With a focus on those who use the WordPress default block editor, Inster replaces rigid widget solutions with a component integrated into Gutenberg itself, with editable attributes in the sidebar panel. The result is an Instagram feed that respects the site design and updates automatically as new posts go live on the connected profile.
Frequently asked questions
Is Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor GPL-licensed?
Yes. Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor cost at Ultrapack?
Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor include updates?
Yes. The current version of Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor is 2.0.0, published at Ultrapack on Mar 5, 2022. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Inster – Instagram Block for WordPress Gutenberg Editor goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
The file on this page is the developer’s full package, documentation included. Do not upload that file through the dashboard: WordPress answers that the package does not contain a valid plugin. The plugin comes ready inside it, as a ZIP of its own, and that is the one you upload.
- Download the file
elements-instagram-block-for-wordpress-editor.zipand extract it on your computer. - Look inside the extracted files for the file
Plugin/inster-gutenberg-v.2.0.0.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select that file, click Install Now and then Activate.
- There is nothing to zip. The ZIP inside the package is already in the format WordPress accepts.
- The rest of the package belongs to the author: documentation, license and sometimes sample files. None of that is installed through the dashboard.
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