Social Plugins
Updated: Mar 27, 2026
This document lists the Facebook Social Plugins available that allow your app to share and embed content.
Documentation Contents
When using Social Plugins, follow the Best Practices.
Share content to Facebook, with friends, with a group, or in a private message.
Embed components of a Facebook Page onto a webpage.
Add public posts into the content of a webpage.
Add public Facebook videos and Facebook live videos to a webpage.
FAQ
Will this break my website?
No. The plugins will gracefully degrade to invisible elements, this should not otherwise impact your website.
Do I need to remove the plugin code?
No, we recommend removing the plugin code for a cleaner user experience, but this is optional.
Are there replacement plugins?
No replacement plugins are being provided. This change reflects evolving web development practices.
How will I know if my app is affected?
We will send two developer alerts to all applications that have used these plugins recently: the first will provide the initial 3-month announcement, and the second will be sent one week before the discontinuation date. Please ensure your developer account email is up to date to receive these important notifications.
Can I get an extension on the timeline?
The Feburary 10, 2026 date is final to allow us to focus resources on modern platform features.
What if I need help deciding what to do?
Contact our Developer Support team or post in our Community Forum for guidance.
See Also
- Messenger Platform Discovery & Re-engagement guide - Learn about the various plugins for enabling various messaging options and for interaction with bots.