Go to Facebook Developers site and click on “Register now” green button to sign up as Developer to create a new app.
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.
If you’re using Rank Math plugin
- Go to Rank Math plugin Dashboard
- Go to Titles and Metas > Social Meta
- Enter Facebook App, Enter Facebook Secret ID
Why integrate FB App ID with Yoast / Rank MathPlugin?
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.
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.
Thank you for this article! I have tried for the longest time to figure this out. Clear instructions that worked perfectly.
Brilliant help!
My yoast seo plugin is not showing option of facebook app id.
Latest version Yoast has removed that option.