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WP Social Ninja
Freemium plugin for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok feeds, plus review widgets, chat buttons and testimonials, from WPManageNinja.
Free installs30K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~2.8KLikely 1.4K–5.6K
Vendor claims30K+Vendor's own figure
Rating4.8/571 reviews
Price from$89/yrFreemium
Last updated26 Aug 2026Version 4.4.0
Overview
WP Social Ninja is a WordPress plugin from WPManageNinja, the team behind Fluent Forms, that bundles three kinds of social proof in one dashboard: social media feeds, business review widgets and floating chat buttons. Testimonials and review notification popups sit alongside them. This profile looks at its social feed side.
How it works
You connect a platform under WP Social Ninja > Platforms, pick a template, adjust it in the template editor and place the feed with a shortcode, the Social Ninja Gutenberg block or a widget for Elementor, Beaver Builder or Oxygen. Feeds for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok are fetched on an auto-sync schedule you choose (for example every 6 hours, daily or weekly). The plugin can save resized images to your own media storage, and a GDPR setting then shows only those local copies rather than loading pictures from the network’s CDN.
Free vs Pro
The free version covers all four feed networks with one basic layout and template per network, column and gap controls, auto-sync, email alerts when a feed breaks, local images and GDPR mode. Pro adds more feed types (Instagram hashtags, Facebook events and albums, live streams), extra templates, carousel and masonry layouts, a lightbox popup, likes and comments, header and style controls, show/hide filters by word or hashtag, pagination and the shoppable Instagram feed. Every paid plan also unlocks the Pro review sources and chat channels.
- Covers four networks: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
- Local image storage and a GDPR mode are free
- Shoppable Instagram posts and Facebook event feeds in Pro
- Reviews, chat widgets and testimonials included in the same licence
Limitations
There is no social wall that mixes networks into one stream, and no Pinterest, LinkedIn or Threads feed. An X (Twitter) feed is still documented, but it needs your own X developer API keys and is no longer part of the marketed feed list. The free layout options are thin, so most sites wanting a polished carousel or popup will need Pro.
Who should pick it: sites that want Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok feeds and would also use Google reviews, a WhatsApp chat button or testimonials, since one licence replaces several single-purpose plugins.
Best for: Sites that want Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok feeds and would also use review widgets or chat buttons from the same plugin.
WP Social Ninja is good value if you need more than feeds: one licence covers social feeds, reviews and chat widgets, and the free version already handles four networks with local images and a GDPR mode. Pure feed users will find the free layouts basic and no social wall option, so specialist feed plugins may suit them better.
Pros
- Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok feeds all work in the free version
- Local image storage and a GDPR mode are included free
- Shoppable Instagram feed and Facebook event and album feeds in Pro
- One licence also covers review widgets, chat buttons and testimonials
- Gutenberg block plus Elementor, Beaver Builder and Oxygen support
- Lifetime licences available alongside annual plans
Cons
- No combined social wall mixing several networks
- Free version limited to one layout and template per network
- Lightbox, carousel, masonry and word filters require Pro
- No Pinterest, LinkedIn or Threads feeds; X feed needs your own API keys
Key features
What WP Social Ninja highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok feeds
- Basic feed templates with column controls
- Auto-sync on a schedule you choose
- Email alerts when a feed breaks
- Save feed images locally
- GDPR-friendly feed mode
- Gutenberg block and Elementor widgets
- Google and Airbnb review widgets
- WhatsApp, Messenger and Telegram chat buttons
- Testimonials and notification popups
Pro / paid adds From $89/yr
- Multiple business accounts
- Instagram hashtag and live-stream feed types
- Facebook event and album feeds
- Shoppable Instagram feed
- Grid, carousel and masonry layouts
- Lightbox popups with likes and comments
- Show or hide posts by keyword or hashtag
- Header, style and pagination options
- Facebook, Yelp, Tripadvisor and WooCommerce reviews
- AI review summaries
- 15+ chat widget channels
- Lifetime licence option
Feature checklist
16 of 18 features we track in Social Feed Plugins, feature score 83/100
Sources 6/8
Instagram feeds Key
Displays Instagram posts from your account.
Free Instagram feeds from business or professional accounts; extra templates in Pro.
Included
Facebook feeds
Displays Facebook page posts, photos or events.
Facebook page feeds are free; event and album feeds need Pro.
Included
YouTube feeds
Displays YouTube channel or playlist videos.
Free YouTube channel and playlist feeds; more play modes and video info in Pro.
Included
TikTok feeds
Displays TikTok videos.
TikTok feeds included free; templates 3 and 4 are Pro.
Included
X (Twitter) feeds
Displays posts from X.
Legacy X feed still documented but needs your own X API keys; no longer listed among marketed feeds.
Partial
Other networks
Pinterest, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky or others.
Feeds limited to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok (and legacy X); other networks only appear as chat or review sources.
Not included
Combined social wall Key
Mixes several networks into one feed.
Each feed shows one network; only reviews can be combined from several sources.
Not included
Hashtag & tagged feeds Key
Shows posts by hashtag or posts you were tagged in.
Hashtag feed types are listed among Pro feed features.
Paid version Pro
Display 6/6
Grid, carousel & masonry layouts Key
Several layouts with responsive columns.
Free has one basic layout with columns; grid, carousel and masonry layouts are Pro.
Paid version Pro
Visual feed customiser
Live editor for layout, colours and content.
Template editor is free but style options and header customisation are Pro only.
Partial
Lightbox & popups
Open posts, videos and comments in a lightbox.
Lightbox popups for feed content are a Pro feature.
Paid version Pro
Shoppable feeds Key
Link posts to products or custom URLs.
Shoppable Instagram feed is Pro only.
Paid version Pro
Moderation & filtering
Hide posts or filter by word or type.
Show/hide posts by words or hashtags and hiding specific videos need Pro.
Paid version Pro
Blocks & page builder widgets
Gutenberg blocks or Elementor widgets.
Social Ninja Gutenberg block plus Elementor, Beaver Builder and Oxygen widgets.
Included
Performance & privacy 4/4
Feed caching & background updates
Feeds cached and refreshed in the background so pages stay fast.
Feeds auto-sync on a set interval (6 hours to weekly) with per-template cache clearing.
Included
Local image storage
Resized images stored on your site instead of loaded from the network.
Optimize Images stores resized copies locally (JPG or WebP) for all feed networks.
Included
GDPR mode Key
Avoids loading third-party content until consent, or works without it.
Free GDPR setting shows only local images and links videos out instead of loading CDN media.
Included
Multiple accounts & feeds
Connect several accounts and create many feeds.
Free can connect multiple accounts and templates; managing multiple business accounts is listed as Pro.
Partial
Feature checklist
14 of 16 features we track in Reviews & Testimonials, feature score 80/100
Review sources 6/6
Collect reviews on your site Key
Review forms so visitors can leave reviews on your website.
Native review form builder, Write a Review button and Fluent Forms collection are Pro.
Paid version Pro
Google reviews Key
Imports and displays Google Business reviews.
Google reviews are one of the two free platforms, with auto-sync.
Included
Facebook reviews
Imports Facebook recommendations.
Facebook reviews and recommendations need Pro.
Paid version Pro
Other review platforms
Trustpilot, Yelp, Tripadvisor, Airbnb and others.
Airbnb is free; Yelp, Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and AliExpress need Pro.
Included
WooCommerce product reviews Key
Enhances or replaces WooCommerce product reviews.
Display WooCommerce reviews and a native WooCommerce review form in Pro.
Paid version Pro
Testimonials manager Key
Create and display hand-picked testimonials.
Testimonial widget with business details and expert testimonials are Pro.
Paid version Pro
Display & SEO 5/5
Widgets & layouts Key
Sliders, grids, badges and floating widgets.
Free: 1 layout and 5 templates; Pro: 4 layouts incl. slider, badge and notification popup.
Included
Rating summary & badges
Average rating and review count badges.
Badge layout and business header with average rating are Pro features.
Paid version Pro
Review schema (rich snippets) Key
Structured data so stars can show in search results.
Readme lists schema support for free; schema with business details needs Pro.
Partial
Photo & video reviews
Customers attach photos or videos.
Customers can attach images through Pro forms; video support for testimonials.
Paid version Pro
Filtering & sorting
Filter by rating, keyword or source.
Free filters are limited; rating, keyword and visitor search/sort toolbar are Pro.
Paid version Pro
Collecting & managing 3/5
Review request emails Key
Automatic emails asking customers for a review.
No automatic review request emails; Pro offers QR codes and a review button instead.
Not included
Review incentives
Coupons or points for leaving a review.
No coupons or points for leaving a review.
Not included
Moderation & replies
Approve, hide or reply to reviews.
Hide or publish reviews; manual approval and auto-publish rules for collected reviews are Pro.
Partial
Verified buyer badges
Marks reviews from real customers.
Verified reviewers badge is a Pro feature.
Paid version Pro
Import & export
Import reviews from other plugins or CSV.
CSV import/export of custom reviews and Judge.me migration are Pro.
Paid version Pro
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Free
Freeper yearUnlimited
WordPress.org version: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok feeds with basic layouts, Google and Airbnb reviews, WhatsApp/Messenger/Telegram chat.
Single Site
$89per year1 site
First year shown at $71 (20% off). All feeds, review platforms and chat widgets included.
Agency
$249per year25 sites
First year shown at $199 (20% off).
Unlimited Site
$399per yearUnlimited
First year shown at $319 (20% off).
Single Site Lifetime
$349lifetime1 site
Shown discounted to $279 one-time.
Agency Lifetime
$599lifetime25 sites
Shown discounted to $479 one-time.
Unlimited Lifetime
$749lifetimeUnlimited
Shown discounted to $599 one-time, or 6 payments of $99.99.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use WP Social Ninja?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
30K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
30K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~2.8K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: The vendor figure (30K+) is within WordPress.org's rounding of the free installs, so it says nothing about paid sites. About 35K free installs x 8% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when some key features are paid) gives 2.8K. Likely range: 1.4K to 5.6K. 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
1,179 downloads last week, 706K all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 4.4.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 26 Aug 2026 (68 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 1 of 2 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 2 Jan 2020 |
Company & policy
| Refund policy | 14-day money-back (source, 14 Oct 2026) Full refund within 14 days of purchase. |
|---|
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FAQ
Is WP Social Ninja free?
Yes. WP Social Ninja has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
How many sites use WP Social Ninja?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 30K+ sites in total. We estimate around 2.8K sites run the paid version.
Does WP Social Ninja have instagram feeds?
Yes: included. Free Instagram feeds from business or professional accounts; extra templates in Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have combined social wall?
No: not included. Each feed shows one network; only reviews can be combined from several sources.
Does WP Social Ninja have hashtag & tagged feeds?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Hashtag feed types are listed among Pro feed features.
Does WP Social Ninja have grid, carousel & masonry layouts?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Free has one basic layout with columns; grid, carousel and masonry layouts are Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have shoppable feeds?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Shoppable Instagram feed is Pro only.
Does WP Social Ninja have gdpr mode?
Yes: included. Free GDPR setting shows only local images and links videos out instead of loading CDN media.
Does WP Social Ninja have collect reviews on your site?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Native review form builder, Write a Review button and Fluent Forms collection are Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have google reviews?
Yes: included. Google reviews are one of the two free platforms, with auto-sync.
Does WP Social Ninja have woocommerce product reviews?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Display WooCommerce reviews and a native WooCommerce review form in Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have testimonials manager?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Testimonial widget with business details and expert testimonials are Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have widgets & layouts?
Yes: included. Free: 1 layout and 5 templates; Pro: 4 layouts incl. slider, badge and notification popup.
Does WP Social Ninja have review schema (rich snippets)?
Yes: partial. Readme lists schema support for free; schema with business details needs Pro.
Does WP Social Ninja have review request emails?
No: not included. No automatic review request emails; Pro offers QR codes and a review button instead.
Which social networks can WP Social Ninja show feeds from?
Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok are the supported feed networks in both versions. An older X (Twitter) feed is still documented but needs your own X developer API keys and is no longer promoted.
What does WP Social Ninja Pro add to social feeds?
Pro adds hashtag and other feed types, Facebook events and albums, carousel and masonry layouts, a lightbox, keyword filters, header and style controls and the shoppable Instagram feed.
Is WP Social Ninja GDPR friendly?
Yes, there is a free GDPR setting. With image optimisation on, feeds show locally stored copies instead of loading images from the network, and videos link out to the original post.
Does the licence include review and chat widgets?
Yes. Every paid plan includes all feed, review and chat platforms, so the same licence covers Google/Facebook reviews and WhatsApp-style chat buttons.
How much does WP Social Ninja Pro cost?
Annual plans list at $89 (1 site), $249 (25 sites) and $399 (unlimited), with 20% off the first year; lifetime licences start at $279 when discounted.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.