How to add a Facebook Like Box or Fan Box in WordPress

Why should you add a Facebook Like Box to your WordPress website?

Facebook Like Box allows visitors to "like" your page without leaving the website, increasing engagement and brand credibility.

We have 2 simple ways to add a Facebook Like Box on WordPress:

• Use the plugin (suitable for beginners)
• Use embedded code (for those who want more control).

Method 1: Use the Facebook Like Box plugin (recommended for beginners)

We will use the Smash Balloon Social Post Feed plugin.

Installation steps

• Go to the WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New
• Search for Smash Balloon Social Post Feed > Install and activate
• Go to Facebook Feed > All Feeds > Click "Add New"
• Select "Timeline" and click "Next"
• Connect Facebook account > Select your page

Set up the Facebook Like Box

• Open Feed Layout and set "Number of Posts" to 0 (to display only the Like Box).
• Hide the header display of the feed
• Customize the size and Call-to-Action button as needed.
• Press "Save" to save.

Embed the Like Box on the page or widget.

• Go to "Embed" > "Add to a Page" and select your page.
• Use the Facebook Feed Block in the Gutenberg Editor
• Or go to "Add to a Widget" to add the Like Box in the Sidebar or Footer.

Method 2: Use the embedded Facebook Like Box code

If you want to add a Like Box without using a plugin, use the Facebook Page Plugin.

The process of adding code

• Go to the Facebook Developers Page Plugin
• Enter the Facebook page URL and set the display options.
• Click "Get Code" and select the JavaScript SDK tab.
• Copy the Step 2 code and insert it into WordPress using the WPCode plugin.
• Place the code in WPCode and select Auto Insert > Site Wide Body.
• Copy the Step 3 code and add it to WPCode by selecting Auto Insert > Site Wide Footer.
• Press "Save Snippet" to save.

• Use the Smash Balloon plugin for easy installation and management.
• Use the Facebook Page Plugin code if you want to embed a custom Like Box.

Choose the method that suits you and add the Facebook Like Box on WordPress