WP Facebook Plugin – Bring Facebook into WordPress blog
Are looking all this while on the simplest way to bring in elements of Facebook such as like button, Facebook comments and other social plugins into your WordPress blog but find none? I have found one and I am sure you will love it!
The Facebook Plugin
It is called WP Facebook plugin and it will let you to bring in a lot of Facebook elements such as replacing your blog’s comment section with Facebook’s commenting system which I love a lot.
It is developed by Chris Wallace from UpThemes, premium WordPress theme‘s developer. The best part of this plugin is Chris Wallace is giving this awesome plugin out for FREE!
Features
This is plugin is not like other ordinary Facebook plugin. Most of the plugin that available out there only give you the capability of having specific feature in your blog. For example, to put like or share button into your blog and let you log into your WordPress blog using Facebook ID.
But, for WP Facebook, it offers all the features that are being offered by other Facebook plugins plus bring in new additional features that you will love.
Interested to know more about the features? Check them below…
- Social Plugin Widgets
Integrate Facebook’s Social Plugins into your WordPress blog using WP Facebook’s built-in, customizable widgets.
- Facebook Open Graph Integration
With Facebook’s recent release of the new Open Graph, you can now update your fans on Facebook when something on a page they’ve liked has changed!
- WordPress Account Creation/Login via Facebook
Allow users to register on your site by having them log in through Facebook! Make it easy for users to connect to your WordPress blog and allow them to use advanced Facebook-exclusive features like attaching comments when using the “Like” button, showing which of your user’s friends are connected to your website, and allowing them to comment on posts on Facebook!
- Replace WordPress Comments with Facebook Comments
If users are logged in via Facebook, you can choose to replace WordPress comments with Facebook’s Comment System, bringing the discussion to the place where people are actually talking – Facebook!
- Allow Users to Post Comments Directly to Facebook!
Using the Like Button widget or Facebook comments widget, users can post comments on your articles and content directly to their stream!
- Use Shortcodes to Embed Facebook Widgets
Want to place a Like button directly in an article? Simply use a shortcode to quickly place the button exactly where you want it! All social plugins have shortcode support enabled.
Have I mentioned to you that this WP Facebook is totally awesome?
Should you try?
To be honest with you, you should give this plugin a try. I totally love it. However, it does not come with support unless you purchase any theme or club membership from UpThemes.
For basic features, it is relatively easy to install and integrate into your WordPress blog. It only takes minutes.
Give it a shot. You will love it!
Henry Lange
Thanks. I think I might give it a try. I’m having problems installing Javier Reves Socialable plugin and limited time to resolve.
Helmi Asyraf
Do leave your comment on the plugin after you have tried it with your site. I am eager to how you find it and whether would you recommend it to other WordPress bloggers.
It’s good to have you here, Henry!
Shanna
I’ve been using this plugin since the day I found it. I’ve gained quite a few facebook “likes” and follows on WP because of it.
Fiona
I will give this a shot. Since a lot people are signed in on Facebook everyday, it’s a good way to get more comments and followers!
Juniper
Nice one. adding the essence of facebook, the number one social networking site to your blog is just plain GREAT!
Kim
A lot of other facebook plugins come up short. THIS one, however, truly rocks! Thanks for sharing.
Eddie
Where is the download link?
Helmi Asyraf
I have out the download link at the end of this article. Hope you will love it!