Best Instagram stories plugins for WordPress
The most popular Instagram stories plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. EmbedStories leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of StoryPosts (50+) and Story Book Block (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “Instagram stories” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 Instagram stories plugins
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EmbedStoriesThe most installed Instagram stories plugin, with 200+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
- 2.
StoryPosts50+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
Story Book BlockFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “Instagram stories”
EmbedStories
Down in the last 7 days:104#11,312by embedsocial3 years ago
EmbedStories allows you to easily embed Instagram Stories on your website
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 0/day
StoryPosts
Up in the last 7 days:1,343#21,208by thunderteam6 months ago
Beautiful Instagram-style story sliders. Easily create and showcase curated story collections to engage your visitors.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Story Book Block
Down in the last 7 days:6,714#70,336by Harshit Shingala5 months ago
A block-based storybook presentation plugin with rotation. Inspired by Instagram Stories, optimized for mobile-first screens.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 2/day