How to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for FREE?

Many people wonder how to embed Instagram reels on Squarespace for free. This blog post is about adding Instagram reels to your Squarespace for free and why you need to do it.

There are two ways to embed Instagram Reels on your website. The first method is using a website widget. The second method is using the embed or link option. I will show you the steps for each of those methods so you can decide which one is the best for you.

Method 1: Use a website widget

To quickly embed Instagram Reels to your Squarespace website, follow the steps below.

  1. Create your Instagram Reels widget here.
  2. Customize your Instagram Reels widget.
  3. Copy the Instagram Reels widget embed code.
  4. Login to your Squarespace website admin panel and create or edit a page.
  5. Paste the embed code where you want the Instagram Reels widget to appear.
  6. Save and view your page. Done!

That's easy! Embedding Instagram Reels widget on your Squarespace website will take only 2 minutes. If you need a more detailed guide, scroll down to follow our complete guide or watch our video guide.


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Method 2: Use the embed or link option

There's another way to share Instagram reels on your website without using a third-party plugin like SociableKIT. Follow the steps below.

  1. Go to your Instagram profile
  2. Select the Reels option.
  3. Select a reel on your Instagram account and click the 3 dots on the upper left.
  4. On the dropdown, select the Embed option.
  5. Click the Copy code button.
  6. Login to your website's admin panel.
  7. Create or edit the page where you want to embed the Instagram reel.
  8. Paste the embed code from Instagram you copied earlier.
  9. Save your page. Done!
  10. To create the Instagram reels feed on your website, you need to repeat steps 1 onwards to add more posts.

You may choose method 1 or method 2, it depends on your needs. But in case you choose method 1, you can follow our complete guide below.

Complete guide

Follow our complete guide below to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for free. The guide is divided into two parts to make it easier to follow.

Create and customize your Instagram Reels widget

The first part is creating your Instagram Reels widget using the SociableKIT dashboard. Customize the look and feel to match your brand. Follow the steps below.

  1. Sign up FREE or login to SociableKIT. You can login here if you already have an account. Once you sign up, you will start your 7-day premium trial. After 7 days, you can activate the free plan if you don't need our premium features. Sign up to SociableKIT - How to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for FREE?
  2. Select "Instagram Reels" on the dropdown. SociableKIT offers several social media feeds widgets. You might need to search it using the highlighted area below. Once found, you can then select it.Select "Instagram Reels" on the dropdown - How to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for FREE?
  3. Enter your Instagram username. Our system will get the reels from your Instagram account based on your username. You can copy the link to your Instagram profile and paste it into the box. Our system will automatically identify your Instagram username.
  4. Customize your feed. Click the "NEXT" button to show the customization options of your social feed. You can change the layout, colors, font, and more to match your brand. Click the Save changes button.Customize your feed - How to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for FREE?
  5. Copy the embed code. Click the "Embed on website" button on the upper right corner. Select your website builder. On the popup, copy the JavaScript embed code.Copy the embed code. - How to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for FREE?
  6. Paste the embed code and save your Squarespace website page. Please follow the second part below to add Instagram Reels widget to your Squarespace website.

Add Instagram Reels widget to your Squarespace website

The second part is adding your Instagram Reels widget to your Squarespace website. After you customize your Instagram Reels widget and copied the embed code, it is time to add it to your Squarespace website. Follow the steps below.

  1. Copy your free Instagram Reels widget embed code. Make sure you followed the first part above. It detailed how to you can create and customize your widget to get your free embed code.
  2. Login to Squarespace. You must have a "Business" account in Squarespace to use the widget. The "code block" needed cannot be found if you only have a "Personal" account.
  3. Create a new blank page or edit your existing page. Identify which page you want the widget to appear. You can create a new page on Squarespace, or you can edit your existing page where you want the widget to appear.
  4. Add a Code Block. On your Squarespace page, click the 'Edit' button. Find the 'Code' block and click it.
  5. Paste the embed code from SociableKIT. On the 'Content' of the 'Code' block, paste the JavaScript embed code you have copied from your widget.
  6. Save the changes on the 'Code block'. After pasting your widget's embed code. Click the 'Save' button on the left part of the page.
  7. View your page. Refresh your Squarespace page and check your SociableKIT widget. Done!

Video Guide: Embed Instagram Reels on
your Squarespace website for free

Watch our YouTube video below to learn how to embed Instagram Reels on your Squarespace website for free.

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Live demo

Below, you can see a live demo of our Instagram Reels widget. You can click on different
layouts such as Masonry layout, Grid, and Carousel if available.

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Conclusion

Not only is this guide valuable for Squarespace users and people who want to add Instagram reels quickly, but more than that, it's valuable for Instagram users who are looking to grow their community. By embedding recent Instagram reels and allowing readers the ability to comment on them, they're given an opportunity to engage with your brand on a deeper level. This isn't just about showing off some great pictures from your account, it's about creating an opportunity for two-way communication.

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