How To Create Facebook App ID For Yoast

Go to Facebook Developers site and click on “Register now” green button to sign up as Developer to create a new app.

Register Facebook Developer Account — Register now

Click next

Choose Developer when asked what of the following best describes you?

Click on Create First App button

Enter Display Name and Contact Email, then click Create App ID

Complete Google Security Captcha

Go to Basic Settings > Fill up Basic details and make your app live

Add website as a Platform

So, now you have created your Facebook Application. It’s time to integrate your website with your newly created Facebook app.

If You are using Yoast SEO plugin on your self-hosted WordPress blog

Go to Yoast > Social > Under Facebook Tab put your app id and click save.

This step will fix “the following required properties are missing: fb:app_id” error at facebook URL debugger.

What is benefits of integrating Facebook App ID with Yoast SEO Plugin?

Better visibility in Facebook Social media.

Can I assign APP id also to Jetpack Share Button?

If you are using JetPack sharing button, you must assign your custom app Id.

Does Facebook costs money for creating APP ID?

No. It’s completely free.

Bonus tip: Integrate Facebook App ID with JetPack sharing

function gk_custom_fb_app_id() {
     return '123456789'; // Use your own App ID here
 }
 add_filter( 'jetpack_sharing_facebook_app_id', 'gk_custom_fb_app_id' );

Thanks for reading, if you’ve any question ask below.

What is benefits of integrating Facebook App ID with Yoast SEO Plugin?

Can I assign APP id also to Jetpack Share Button?

Does Facebook costs money for creating APP ID?

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