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Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream
Social wall plugin that mixes posts from 14+ networks into one cached stream, with a free Lite edition and a PRO version sold on CodeCanyon.
Free installs7K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~5.6KLikely 3.6K–8.4K
Vendor claims15K+Vendor's own figure
Rating3.3/5100 reviews
Price from$59Freemium
Last updated20 Jul 2026Version 5.0.5
Overview
Flow-Flow by Looks Awesome (social-streams.com) is one of the longest-running social wall plugins for WordPress. Instead of one feed per network, you build a stream and add as many feeds to it as you like, so Instagram posts, YouTube videos, TikToks and RSS items can sit together in a single, sortable wall.
How it works
Settings live under Social Apps > Flow-Flow. You authenticate networks once (one-click for Facebook and Instagram), create feeds, combine them in streams and style the cards in a drag-and-drop card builder with a live preview. Each stream gets a shortcode. Posts are cached in your database on first load and refreshed by a background task, so visitors are served stored posts rather than waiting on API calls; version 5.0.5 added a caching mode that avoids API requests on front-end loads altogether.
Lite vs PRO
The free Lite edition on WordPress.org handles Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and RSS feeds in a masonry grid, with background caching, infinite scroll, engagement counters, share buttons and basic exclusion rules. PRO, sold on CodeCanyon for a one-time $59 regular licence, raises the source list to 14+ (LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Vimeo, Flickr, SoundCloud, Dribbble, WordPress posts and more) and adds justified, carousel and wall layouts, a lightbox with comments, manual pre-moderation, advanced filters, a search bar, database snapshots, Elementor widgets and priority support. Paid extensions such as Broadcasting also work with Lite.
- True social wall: many networks in one stream
- Server-side caching with background updates
- Pre-moderation queue for event and campaign walls
- One-off price rather than a subscription
Limitations
The X feed needs a paid X API plan (the vendor’s guide cites $100 a month), and the X setup guide is marked outdated. There is no Gutenberg block, shoppable feed or documented GDPR mode, and only an optional image proxy rather than local image storage. Lite comes with no support, and its WordPress.org rating is mixed at 3.3/5.
Who should pick it: sites running event, campaign or brand walls that need many networks mixed into one moderated stream and prefer a one-time licence.
Best for: Brands and event sites that want a moderated social wall combining many networks, bought with a one-time licence.
Flow-Flow is a capable social wall engine that mixes more networks into one stream than most WordPress feed plugins, with sensible database caching and moderation. Its age shows in dated docs, a missing Gutenberg block and no GDPR tooling, so single-network feed users may prefer a more modern option.
Pros
- Mixes 14+ networks, WordPress posts and RSS into one stream
- Posts cached in the database and refreshed in the background
- Manual pre-moderation and advanced include/exclude filters in PRO
- Drag-and-drop card builder with live preview
- One-time $59 licence instead of a subscription
- Long track record: 23,000+ CodeCanyon sales
Cons
- X feed requires a paid X API plan
- No Gutenberg block, shoppable posts or documented GDPR mode
- Lite has no support and a mixed 3.3/5 WordPress.org rating
- Lightbox and extra layouts are PRO only
- Some setup documentation is dated
Key features
What Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube feeds
- RSS and Atom feeds
- Mix several feeds in one stream
- Masonry grid layout
- Background caching of posts
- Infinite scroll with AJAX loading
- Drag-and-drop card builder
- Engagement counters and share buttons
- Exclude posts by word, user or URL
- Works with paid extensions
Pro / paid adds From $59
- 14+ sources incl. LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr
- WordPress posts in streams
- Justified, carousel and wall layouts
- Lightbox with comments
- Manual pre-moderation queue
- Advanced include/exclude filters
- Sorting and live search bar
- Database snapshots
- Elementor and WPBakery elements
- Priority support
Feature checklist
16 of 18 features we track in Social Feed Plugins, feature score 84/100
Sources 8/8
Instagram feeds Key
Displays Instagram posts from your account.
Instagram feeds included in Lite with one-click authentication.
Included
Facebook feeds
Displays Facebook page posts, photos or events.
Facebook page feeds included in Lite; album feeds by ID documented.
Included
YouTube feeds
Displays YouTube channel or playlist videos.
YouTube feeds in Lite; @handle lookups need PRO.
Included
TikTok feeds
Displays TikTok videos.
TikTok listed as a Lite source.
Included
X (Twitter) feeds
Displays posts from X.
X listed in Lite, but you must supply your own paid X API access (vendor cites $100/month).
Included
Other networks
Pinterest, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky or others.
LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Vimeo, Flickr, SoundCloud and Dribbble are PRO sources.
Paid version PRO
Combined social wall Key
Mixes several networks into one feed.
Streams combine feeds from several networks into one wall, even in Lite.
Included
Hashtag & tagged feeds Key
Shows posts by hashtag or posts you were tagged in.
PRO listing includes Instagram hashtag feeds; Lite feed types are not itemised.
Paid version PRO
Display 5/6
Grid, carousel & masonry layouts Key
Several layouts with responsive columns.
Lite has a masonry grid; justified, carousel/slider and wall layouts are PRO.
Paid version PRO
Visual feed customiser
Live editor for layout, colours and content.
Lite includes a stream editor and drag-and-drop card builder with live preview.
Included
Lightbox & popups
Open posts, videos and comments in a lightbox.
Lightbox galleries with comments for Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are PRO.
Paid version PRO
Shoppable feeds Key
Link posts to products or custom URLs.
No product tagging or shoppable post links mentioned in the feature lists.
Not included
Moderation & filtering
Hide posts or filter by word or type.
Lite can exclude posts by word, username or URL; pre-moderation and advanced filters are PRO.
Included
Blocks & page builder widgets
Gutenberg blocks or Elementor widgets.
PRO lists Elementor and Elementor Pro widgets and a WPBakery element; no Gutenberg block.
Paid version PRO
Performance & privacy 3/4
Feed caching & background updates
Feeds cached and refreshed in the background so pages stay fast.
Posts cached on first load and renewed by a background task; extra API-free caching mode in 5.0.5.
Included
Local image storage
Resized images stored on your site instead of loaded from the network.
Optional image proxy (off by default) serves images via your server; resized local copies not documented.
Partial
GDPR mode Key
Avoids loading third-party content until consent, or works without it.
Vendor says no visitor data is stored, but no consent or no-external-content mode is documented.
Not verified
Multiple accounts & feeds
Connect several accounts and create many feeds.
Unlimited streams (server permitting), each combining many feeds and accounts.
Included
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Lite
Freeper yearUnlimited
WordPress.org edition: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and RSS; masonry layout; no support.
PRO (Regular Licence)
$59one-off1 site
CodeCanyon regular licence with 6 months support; 12-month support extension shown at $20.25 (normally $47.25).
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
7K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
15K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~5.6K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: The vendor counts 15K+ sites in total; taking away about 7.5K free installs (the middle of the WordPress.org range) leaves 7.5K, of which we count 80% (6K). 23,075 paying customers or sales over 12 years; assuming 30% still use it and 1.3 sites per licence gives 9K. About 7.5K free installs x 8% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when some key features are paid) gives 600. Combining these (weighted average) gives about 5.6K. Likely range: 3.6K to 8.4K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
409 downloads last week, 677.6K all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 5.0.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 20 Jul 2026 (106 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.0.8 |
| Requires | WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 0 of 1 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 22 Jul 2015 |
Company & policy
| Paying customers claimed | 23K+ (source, 14 Oct 2026) 23,075 CodeCanyon sales of the PRO plugin (4.60/5 from 658 ratings). |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | Money-back guarantee (terms not stated) (source, 14 Oct 2026) Homepage mentions a 100% money-back guarantee; CodeCanyon purchases follow Envato's refund rules. |
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FAQ
Is Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream free?
Yes. Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59.
How many sites use Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 15K+ sites in total. We estimate around 5.6K sites run the paid version.
Does Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream have instagram feeds?
Yes: included. Instagram feeds included in Lite with one-click authentication.
Does Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream have combined social wall?
Yes: included. Streams combine feeds from several networks into one wall, even in Lite.
Does Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream have hashtag & tagged feeds?
Yes: paid version (PRO). PRO listing includes Instagram hashtag feeds; Lite feed types are not itemised.
Does Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream have grid, carousel & masonry layouts?
Yes: paid version (PRO). Lite has a masonry grid; justified, carousel/slider and wall layouts are PRO.
Does Flow-Flow Social Feed Stream have shoppable feeds?
No: not included. No product tagging or shoppable post links mentioned in the feature lists.
What is the difference between Flow-Flow Lite and PRO?
Lite covers Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and RSS in a masonry grid. PRO adds more networks, extra layouts, a lightbox, pre-moderation, advanced filters, a search bar and priority support.
How much does Flow-Flow PRO cost?
It is sold on CodeCanyon for a one-time $59 regular licence with 6 months of support; support can be extended.
Can Flow-Flow show an X (Twitter) feed?
Yes, but X now charges for API access. The vendor's guide says a Twitter wall needs a paid API plan of around $100 per month.
Can I approve posts before they appear?
Yes, PRO includes manual pre-moderation, so new posts wait for approval before showing on the wall.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.