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Fixing the 'Insufficient Developer Role' Error in Royal Elementor Instagram Feeds

18 threads Sep 16, 2025 Plugin → Royal elementor addons and templates

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Many users of the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin have encountered a frustrating and persistent error when trying to set up or maintain their Instagram feed widget. The error message, which reads {"error_type": "OAuthException", "code": 400, "error_message": "Insufficient developer role"}, prevents successful authorization and causes feeds to break. This guide explains why this happens and outlines the most effective community-tested solutions.

Why This Error Occurs

This is not a bug within the Royal Elementor Addons plugin itself. The error stems from changes made by Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) to its API platform and developer requirements. Meta has deprecated older API protocols, including the Instagram Basic Display API that many third-party plugins relied on. The "Insufficient developer role" error typically means that the app or method being used to connect is no longer permitted under Meta's new rules.

Common Solutions and Workarounds

Based on community reports and official communications from the Royal Elementor Addons team, here are the primary steps to address this issue.

1. Reconnect or Regenerate Your Access Token

For some users whose feeds have suddenly stopped working, the simplest fix has been to refresh the connection. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard, edit the page with the Instagram Feed widget, and go to the widget's settings. Click the button to disconnect or remove the existing token, then go through the authorization process again to generate a new one. This often clears up temporary glitches.

2. Check the Official Video Tutorial

The Royal Elementor Addons team frequently directs users to a video tutorial that demonstrates the correct setup process for the Instagram Feed widget. Ensuring you are following the most up-to-date procedure is crucial. You can find their official tutorial here: Royal Elementor Addons Instagram Feed Widget Tutorial.

3. Await a Plugin Update

For the specific "Insufficient developer role" error during initial authorization, the root cause is the deprecated API. The Royal Elementor Addons team has acknowledged this is an external issue and has stated that their developers are working on implementing a new, compliant method for connecting to Instagram. The most common advice from their support is to wait for a future plugin update that will resolve this compatibility problem.

4. Consider Alternative Display Methods

If you need a working feed immediately, you might explore alternative widgets within the plugin or other social feed solutions until a permanent fix is released. Some users have had success with other social platform feeds, like Twitter (X), by ensuring they are using their own API keys obtained directly from the developer portal for that service.

Conclusion

The Instagram feed authorization error is a widespread issue caused by changes on Meta's end. The most reliable solution is often to regenerate your token if the feed has simply stopped displaying. For the authorization error, the community is currently awaiting an update from the Royal Elementor Addons team to provide a new, working integration method. Keeping your plugin updated to the latest version is recommended to ensure you receive the fix as soon as it is available.

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