Embed an Instagram Profile
Learn how to embed a public Instagram profile with automatic updates, moderation, and caching.
The Challenge
Common Problems:
- • Instagram's official profile widgets are limited and inflexible
- • No control over design, layout, or which posts are shown
- • Profile data can become stale or out of date
- • Heavy JavaScript embeds slow down page load times
- • Difficult to integrate with custom CMS or frameworks
FeedFramer Solution:
- • Complete profile data via API (bio, follower count, profile pic, etc.)
- • Permanent profile image URLs that never expire (unlike Instagram's URLs)
- • Full design control—build exactly what you want
- • Auto-updates daily (hourly for premium users)
- • Sub-200ms response times with edge caching
- • Works with any framework or platform
How FeedFramer Works
Connect Your Instagram Account
One-click OAuth connection. We securely store your credentials and handle all token management automatically.
Fetch Profile Data
Access complete profile data: username, bio, website, follower count, post count, and recent posts—all via our REST or GraphQL API.
Build Your Profile Widget
Use the data to create any profile layout. Sidebar widget, header banner, full profile page—complete design freedom.
Auto-Updates
Profile data updates automatically. Daily for free tier, hourly for premium. Always fresh follower counts and bio info.
Profile Data Available
- ✓Username & Display Name
- ✓Biography Text
- ✓Website URL
- ✓Profile Picture URL
- ✓Follower Count
- ✓Following Count
- ✓Total Media Count
- ✓Recent Posts (with filters)
Common Use Cases
About Pages
Display Instagram profile information on about pages with auto-updating follower counts and bio.
Author Profiles
Show author Instagram profiles in blog posts and articles with recent posts.
Sidebar Widgets
Create custom sidebar widgets showing profile info and latest posts.
Social Proof
Display follower counts and engagement metrics as social proof on landing pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it mobile-responsive?
Feedframer returns raw data (not a widget), so mobile responsiveness depends on how you build your UI. The JSON feed includes multiple image sizes (320px, 768px, 960px, 1200px) to support responsive layouts. We provide demo widgets, but we encourage you to build your own unique UI to display your Instagram posts.
How often does profile data update?
Free tier: Daily updates. Premium tier: Hourly updates. Follower counts and bio text stay fresh automatically.
Can I filter which posts are shown?
Yes. Use our filtering API to show only specific post types, date ranges, or custom criteria.
Does it work with private accounts?
Requires public Instagram Business or Creator accounts due to Instagram's API restrictions.
Will this slow down my site?
No. Our API is lightweight and cached at the edge with sub-200ms response times.
Do profile image URLs expire?
No. Unlike Instagram's profile image URLs which expire after a few days, FeedFramer provides permanent profile image URLs that never expire. This means no broken images on your site.
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Ready to Get Started?
Free tier includes everything you need. No credit card required.