Hi @programmin,
Thank you for reaching out and bringing this issue to our attention. I checked the WordPress database on my own setup and was able to replicate the issue.
Before consulting with our developers, I have a few questions that will help us investigate this more efficiently:
- Plugin Version: Could you please confirm whether you’re running version 6.10.0 or higher? This will help us determine if this is related to a recent update.
- Custom Implementation: Are you using the
connected_accounts array in any custom code or special way? If so, please describe your use case so we can either restore the functionality or provide an appropriate workaround.
- Current Functionality: Is the Instagram Feed plugin exhibiting any unexpected behavior or issues as a result of this change? Understanding the impact will help us prioritize and address this appropriately.
Once I have your responses, I’ll work with our development team to investigate this further and get you a resolution as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience!
Smash Balloon Instagram Feed plugin 6.10.0.
Yes, we have long been checking count($option[‘connected_accounts’]) to see if there is any account connected as is required to show a feed.
Yes, users are unable to use Instagram now in newer plugins as we check the connected_accounts before adding and showing the [instagram-feed shortcode.
Hi @programmin,
Thank you for your patience and the additional details. In recent updates to the plugin, we’ve changed how connected accounts (now referred to as “sources”) are stored. This data is no longer available in the wp_options table.
This was an intentional architectural change made to improve the plugin’s performance and scalability, especially for sites with many connected sources. As an alternative, you can use the “sbi_local_avatars_info” entry in the wp_options table instead.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
