Instagram Feed Block: A Change in Approach

Hello, web creators!

We have some important updates to share with you about the Spectra Instagram Feed Block.

Here at Brainstorm Force, we aim to provide the best possible experience. However, sometimes unforeseen challenges arise, and we want to be transparent about the changes affecting the Instagram Feed Block.

From the beginning, our goal has been to simplify the process of displaying Instagram feeds on your website — just log in with your Instagram account, and Spectra takes care of the rest.

However, the reality behind the scenes is becoming increasingly complex.

We have worked tirelessly to maintain the Meta app that powers this block, allowing you to avoid the hassle of creating your own.

Unfortunately, Meta’s continuous restrictions and unpredictable policies have made it increasingly difficult to ensure a smooth experience.

In 2024 alone, we faced four significant issues with Meta, each requiring a considerable amount of time and energy to resolve, yet problems still persist.

Recently, Meta enforced restrictions on our app, forcing us to navigate the entire process to regain necessary permissions.

This ongoing situation places us in a difficult position.

We want to prevent any unexpected interruptions with your Instagram feeds due to Meta’s unpredictable policies.

While we strive to provide you with the best service, this challenge has prompted us to take a necessary step back.

What’s Changing?

To ensure a more reliable solution, we’ve decided that moving forward, you will need to create your own Meta app to use the Instagram Feed Block.

We understand this adds an extra step, and we genuinely regret any inconvenience. However, this will help protect you from unexpected service disruptions caused by Meta’s actions.

Meta has given a deadline of December 4th, but we’ve already received reports that some users are experiencing loading issues with the media from Meta.

While we are doing our best to keep our app running, communication with the Meta team has been challenging due to lengthy response times.

We are currently working on this change and hope to release it by November.

To facilitate a smooth transition, we will provide detailed written and video tutorials to guide you through the process of setting up your own Meta app. These resources will be available soon, and the changes are set to roll out this quarter.

This isn’t just an issue with Spectra; many plugins offering Instagram feed features are facing similar challenges and are also moving toward a user-based app setup due to Meta’s recent changes. These adjustments reflect broader industry shifts in response to Meta’s evolving policies.

Wrapping Up

We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these challenges.

Although this change wasn’t part of our original vision, we remain committed to ensuring that Spectra continues to help you create beautiful websites with ease.

No matter the obstacles, we will always strive to serve the Spectra community.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for placing your trust in us.