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Auto Post to Facebook Page

A WordPress plugin to automatically share posts to your Facebook page using the Facebook Graph API.

by Shahir Islam · github.com/shahirislam/wp-fb-auto-poster

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/shahirislam/wp-fb-auto-poster/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/shahirislam/wp-fb-auto-poster ↗

WordPress Facebook Auto Poster

Overview

The WordPress Facebook Auto Poster is a plugin that automatically shares your WordPress posts to your Facebook page. It simplifies social media sharing by posting your content directly to Facebook whenever you publish a new post.

Features

  • Automatically shares WordPress posts to a specified Facebook page.
  • Uses the Facebook Graph API for seamless integration.
  • Lightweight and easy to configure.
  • Custom error logging for troubleshooting.

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.2 or higher
  • Facebook Page Access Token

Installation

  1. Download the plugin files and upload them to your WordPress installation.
    • Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/shahirislam/wp-fb-auto-poster.git
    • Alternatively, download the ZIP file and upload it via the WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Activate the plugin in the WordPress Admin Dashboard under Plugins > Installed Plugins.
  3. Navigate to the plugin settings page under Settings > Facebook Auto Post.
  4. Enter your Facebook Page Access Token and Page ID, then save the settings.

Configuration

  1. Go to Settings > Facebook Auto Post.
  2. Fill in the following details:
  3. Save the settings.

Usage

Once activated and configured, the plugin automatically shares your posts to the specified Facebook page when you publish a new post.

Customization

Disable Auto Post for Specific Posts

To disable auto-posting for a specific post:

  1. In the WordPress post editor, look for the Facebook Auto Post meta box.
  2. Check the box labeled Disable Facebook Auto Post.
  3. Publish or update the post.

Error Handling

If the plugin fails to post to Facebook:

  • Check the error log in the WordPress debug log (wp-content/debug.log).
  • Ensure your Access Token and Page ID are correctly configured.
  • Verify your server can connect to the Facebook Graph API.

FAQ

How do I generate a Facebook Page Access Token?

You can generate an Access Token using the Facebook Graph API Explorer. Ensure you have the required permissions for the page.

Can I use this plugin to post to multiple pages?

Currently, the plugin supports posting to a single Facebook page. You can customize the code to handle multiple pages.

Does this plugin support custom post types?

By default, the plugin works with standard WordPress posts. You can modify the publish_post hook to include custom post types.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Author

Developed by Shahir Islam.