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How to embed Instagram live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?

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How to embed Instagram live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?
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Mike Dalisay
Co-founder of SociableKIT · Helping small businesses since 2011
August 18, 2026 5 min read Ask ChatGPT
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Your Instagram live stream on Backendless website — live in 3 steps

SociableKIT syncs your instagram live stream automatically. Set up once, embed anywhere — free to start, no coding required.

  1. Create in 60 seconds

    Pick Instagram live stream in the dashboard and connect your source.

  2. Match your brand

    Colors, fonts, layout — tune it until it feels native to your site.

  3. Paste one line of code

    Drop the embed snippet on your Backendless website. No dev team needed.

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Full walkthrough

Embed Instagram live stream with SociableKIT — step by step

Create your widget in the dashboard, copy the embed code, and paste it on your Backendless website. Screenshots included so you never get stuck.

Complete Guide

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

Create and customize your Instagram live stream widget

The first part is creating your Instagram live stream 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 live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?
  2. Select "Instagram live stream" 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 live stream" on the dropdown - How to embed Instagram live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?


  3. 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 live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?
  4. 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 live stream on your Backendless website for FREE?
  5. Paste the embed code and save your Backendless website page. Please follow the second part below to add Instagram live stream widget to your Backendless website .

Add Instagram live stream widget to your Backendless website

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

  1. Copy your free Instagram live stream 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 Backendless. Backendless has free blueprints you can use.
  3. Create a new App. Add your "App name" and "Subdomain name". Once done select the blueprint you want then click "Create". You can skip this step if you already have an App.
  4. Create a new page on your website/app. Click the "Frontend" button on the upper left. It should direct you to the front end of your website.
  5. Add your SociableKIT widget to your webpage. Drag and drop the "iFrame" tool from the right panel wherever you want your widget to show.
  6. Paste the embed code from SociableKIT. Paste the Link embed code you have copied on our site to the "Source URL" textbox.
  7. Save or publish your website. On the right side of the "Publish" text you can save it by clicking the icon.
  8. View your website. Click the mobile and desktop icons to view your website.

Website builders

Paste your embed code on any platform

SociableKIT works with every major website builder. Pick yours below for copy-paste instructions tailored to that platform.

To embed Instagram live stream on your Backendless site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to Backendless. Backendless has free blueprints you can use.
  4. Create a new App. Add your "App name" and "Subdomain name". Once done select the blueprint you want then click "Create". You can skip this step if you already have an App.
  5. Create a new page on your website/app. Click the "Frontend" button on the upper left. It should direct you to the front end of your website.
  6. Add your SociableKIT widget to your webpage. Drag and drop the "iFrame" tool from the right panel wherever you want your widget to show.
  7. Paste the embed code from SociableKIT. Paste the Link embed code you have copied on our site to the "Source URL" textbox.
  8. Save or publish your website. On the right side of the "Publish" text you can save it by clicking the icon.
  9. View your website. Click the mobile and desktop icons to view your website.
Full Backendless tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your WordPress site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to your WordPress site. 
  4. On your WordPress, go to the "Pages" section then click the "Add new page".
  5. Pick a pre-defined layout or start with a blank page by clicking the "Blank page" button.
  6. On the body of your page, click the "+" icon and click the "Custom HTML".
  7. Paste the code in the text area and click update.
  8. The widget will appear on the WordPress page.
  9. Click the Publish or Update button on your WordPress page. 
  10. Click the view page. Done!
Full WordPress tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your Wix site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to Wix. 
  4. On your existing website click the "+" button beside the "Main pages" section.
  5. Then click the "Add page" button.
  6. Name your page then hit enter.
  7. On the left, click "Add element". Find and click "Embed code". Click and drag "Embed a site" on your page then resize the container. 
  8. Click "Change website address". 
  9. Paste the link you copied from SociableKIT then click "Apply".
  10. Click "Publish" on the upper right. 
  11. Click "View site". Done!
Full Wix tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your Squarespace site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add a Code Block. On your Squarespace page, click the 'Edit' button. Find the 'Code' block and click it.
  6. Paste the embed code from SociableKIT. On the 'Content' of the 'Code' block, paste the JavaScript embed code you have copied from your widget.
  7. 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.
  8. View your page. Refresh your Squarespace page and check your SociableKIT widget. Done!
Full Squarespace tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your Webflow site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to Webflow. 
  4. On your existing website, click the "Page: ...." in the upper left corner then click the "Create new page" icon.
  5. Once done add a name for your new page then click "Save".
  6. On the left, click "Add Element". Drag "Embed" to your page. 
  7. Paste the JavaScript code you copied from SociableKIT.
  8. On the upper right, click "Publish" > "Publish to Selected Domains". 
  9. View your page. Done!
Full Webflow tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your Shopify site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to Shopify. 
  4. On the left side, click Online Store. 
  5. Click Pages. Add a new page or edit your existing page.
  6. On the Page details, click Show HTML icon (<>). 
  7. Paste the embed code and click the Save button.
  8. Click the View page button. Done!
Full Shopify tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your HTML site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Open your HTML file.
  4. You can create a new HTML page or edit your existing HTML page.
  5. Paste the Javascript code you copied from SociableKIT. Paste it where you want the widget to appear.
  6. Save your HTML page.
  7. You may now upload your HTML page to your web hosting.
Full HTML tutorial →

To embed Instagram live stream on your Google Sites site, follow the steps below after you have your SociableKIT embed code.

  1. Sign up free to SociableKIT and create your Instagram live stream widget.
  2. Customize your widget and copy the embed code from the dashboard.
  3. Login to Google sites. You must have at least a 'Business Starter' plan to create and customize your Google sites.
  4. Create or edit an existing website. Click the + 'Blank' button on the 'Start a new site' section to create or find your existing website under the 'Recent sites' section.
  5. Create a new blank page or edit your existing page. Identify which page you want the widget to appear. On the right sidebar, you will see an 'Embed' button. Click the 'Embed' button. 
  6. Add the widget. A popup 'Embed from the web' will open up. Select the 'Embed code' tab on the popup. 
  7. Paste the embed code from SociableKIT. On the 'Embed code' tab, you will see 'HTML code goes here' text. Paste the embed code from your SociableKIT widget.
  8. Save the widget. Once you have pasted your embed code, click the 'Next' button. 
  9. Preview of your SociableKIT widget. After clicking the Next button, a preview of your embed code will be displayed. Click the 'Insert' button to insert the widget to your Google sites page. 
  10. Edit the widget. Once the widget has been inserted, you will have the option to resize the widget. After resizing the widget to your preferences, click the 'Publish' button on the upper right corner of the page. 
  11. Publish your page. After publishing the site, click the down 'Arrow' button beside the 'Publish' button. 
  12. View your page. A dropdown of buttons will be displayed, click the 'View published site' button. Done!
Full Google Sites tutorial →

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about embedding Instagram live stream on your Backendless website.

What is an Instagram Live Stream widget?

An Instagram Live Stream widget brings an eligible Instagram Live broadcast directly to your website. It helps visitors watch launches, interviews, demonstrations, events, and behind-the-scenes moments closer to your website’s main calls to action.

How do I add an Instagram Live Stream to my website without coding?

Create the widget in SociableKIT, connect the Instagram source requested by the editor, customize the design, and copy the generated embed code. Paste the code into an HTML, custom code, iframe, or embed block on your website.

What information do I need to connect my Instagram Live source?

You generally need the public Instagram account or profile information requested in the SociableKIT source setup. Confirm the username, profile image, and account visibility before saving the source.

Do I need an Instagram Business or Creator account?

No, Instagram currently allows eligible public personal and professional accounts to start Live broadcasts. The account must still meet Instagram’s current follower and account-status requirements.

How many followers do I need to use Instagram Live?

Instagram currently requires a public account with at least 1,000 followers to start a Live broadcast. An account that cannot initiate Instagram Live cannot provide an active broadcast for the website widget.

Does the Instagram account need to be public?

Yes, Instagram currently limits Live broadcasting to eligible public accounts. A private, restricted, disabled, or otherwise inaccessible account cannot provide a dependable public website stream.

Do I need to create an Instagram API key?

No custom API development or developer key is required for the standard SociableKIT setup. SociableKIT handles the widget connection and gives you one reusable embed code.

Will the widget detect when my Instagram account goes live?

Paid SociableKIT plans include automatic source syncing, so the same embedded widget can check for eligible source changes. Detection is not guaranteed to be instant because timing depends on Instagram, the widget’s sync schedule, and the account’s public availability.

How quickly will an Instagram Live broadcast appear on my website?

The broadcast must first be active and publicly available through Instagram. It can then appear after the next eligible SociableKIT refresh, so start the broadcast early and test the website before announcing that viewers should watch there.

What will visitors see when the Instagram account is not live?

There is no active Live broadcast for the widget to display when the connected account is offline. The exact empty, placeholder, or fallback presentation depends on the current widget settings, so preview the offline state before publishing the page.

Can the widget show a scheduled Instagram Live before it starts?

Instagram lets eligible users schedule, share, edit, or cancel a planned Live broadcast. Whether the scheduled title and start time appear on the website depends on what Instagram exposes to SociableKIT and the current widget features.

Can the Instagram Live Stream autoplay with sound?

Autoplay depends on Instagram, the widget, the visitor’s browser, and the device. Browsers commonly block automatic video with sound, so visitors may need to press play or unmute the stream.

Can website visitors see Instagram Live comments and reactions?

Comments, reactions, and other real-time interactions are controlled by Instagram and may require viewers to open the broadcast on Instagram. The website widget is primarily designed to surface the available Live video experience.

Do visitors need an Instagram account to watch or interact?

Public content may be viewable without signing in, but Instagram can require an account based on the visitor, region, device, or requested action. Commenting, reacting, following, reporting, or joining the broadcast normally requires Instagram access.

Will captions be available on the Instagram Live Stream?

Caption availability depends on Instagram’s current Live and replay features and the content supplied by the broadcaster. SociableKIT displays the source experience but does not independently transcribe or create live captions.

Can Instagram Live guests and co-hosts appear in the widget?

Instagram allows a broadcaster to invite up to three guests through Live Rooms. When Instagram includes the full Live video in the source experience, those participants can appear as part of the broadcast shown to website viewers.

Can I moderate Instagram Live comments from SociableKIT?

No, Instagram controls Live viewers, comments, moderators, reports, and account-level safety tools. The broadcaster can assign an Instagram Live moderator, while SociableKIT controls only the supported website display settings.

What happens after the Instagram Live broadcast ends?

The active broadcast ends, so it is no longer a live stream for the website widget to show. Instagram lets the broadcaster share a replay to the profile or access the video through the Live Archive.

Can the widget display the Instagram Live replay?

A replay shared to the Instagram profile is treated as recorded content rather than an active Live broadcast. Use an Instagram Reels or profile-feed widget when you need a more dependable way to feature the archived replay on your website.

Is the widget customizable, mobile friendly, and available free?

Yes, SociableKIT supports responsive website displays and lets you adjust available colors, fonts, layouts, spacing, and calls to action. The free plan includes one source, one widget, one domain, and up to 2,000 monthly views, while paid plans add automatic syncing, unlimited widgets and views, branding removal, and faster support.

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