I’m excited to announce the release of my latest free plugin, Bluesky Feed for WordPress® 🚀

This is a free WordPress plugin designed to integrate your Bluesky feed into your WordPress® powered website.

Whether you’re showcasing your personal updates, engaging with your audience, or highlighting key Bluesky posts, this plugin makes it easy, customizable, and visually appealing.

Bluesky Feed for WordPress® lets you display your Bluesky feed in two simple ways: through widgets or shortcodes, and both are customizable to fit your site’s theme and style.

Here’s everything you need to know about the plugin, how to use it, and what’s coming next.

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What Is Bluesky Feed for WordPress®?

Bluesky Feed for WordPress® allows you to:

• Add your Bluesky feed directly to your website with minimal setup.
• Use widgets and shortcodes to display your feed wherever you like.
• Customize the feed’s look with Light, Dim, or Dark themes.
• Control how many posts are shown, include pinned posts, and link back to the original posts on Bluesky.

With seamless integration and responsive design, this plugin is ideal for bloggers, creators, and anyone looking to connect their website with their Bluesky profile 🤘

Features

Here’s a closer look at what the plugin offers:

Widgets & Shortcodes

The plugin provides flexibility for how and where you display your feed:

• Widgets: Add a Bluesky Feed Widget to any widgetized area of your site (e.g., sidebars, footers).
• Shortcodes: Use [bluesky_feed] in posts or pages to embed your feed.

Shortcode Example:

[bluesky_feed display=”list”]

Customizable Display Options

Choose a color theme (Light, Dim, or Dark) and decide how many posts you want to show.

You can also include or exclude pinned posts and toggle links back to the original Bluesky post.

Live Admin Preview

The settings panel includes a Feed Preview feature to see how your feed will look before it goes live.

Responsive Design

The feed automatically adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring it looks great on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

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How to Get Started

Step 1: Install the Plugin

1. Download the Plugin: Head over to the GitHub repository.
2. Upload and Activate: Install the plugin in your WordPress Admin under Plugins > Add New.

Step 2: Configure Settings

1. Navigate to Settings > Bluesky Feed.
2. Enter your Bluesky username and choose your preferences (theme, number of posts, etc.).
3. Save your settings.

Step 3: Add the Feed to Your Site

• Widgets: Go to Appearance > Widgets and add the Bluesky Feed Widget to your desired location.
• Shortcodes: Insert the [bluesky_feed] shortcode in any post or page.

That’s it! Your Bluesky feed will now display on your WordPress site.

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What’s Next?

This is just the beginning! Here are a few features I’m considering for future updates:

• Advanced Customization: More layout and styling options to give you even greater control.
• Caching: Improved performance with caching to minimize API calls.
• Analytics: Insights into feed engagement (e.g., clicks on Bluesky post links).

If you have suggestions for new features or run into any issues, I’d love to hear from you.

You can reach out via the contact page or the GitHub repository.