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[Resolved] Setting up Post Field Group to show preview of URL as if sharing URL in whatsapp

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:

The issue here is that the user wanted the ability to preview their links on the frontend after they have been saved in the post.

Solution:

This is not something that toolset can handle. This would need to be done with a 3rd party plugin.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-link-preview/

This support ticket is created 5 years, 9 months ago. There's a good chance that you are reading advice that it now obsolete.

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Last updated by catrionaD 5 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#1221063

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I want to include product recommendations e.g. to an ecig in Amazon. I have the URL, is there a way to show a preview, the same way as if I was sharing the link with a friend and key product information would be shown?

Is there any documentation that you are following? No

Is there a similar example that we can see? No

What is the link to your site? mypickle.org but this section isn't live yet.

#1221225

Here is a link to an example content template hidden link

I would like the amazon link to preview the product - the same way as if you copy and share it with someone over whatsapp.

Any advice welcome 🙂

#1221722

Shane
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Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Catriona,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

This isn't something that can be done by our toolset plugins and would need a 3rd party plugin in order to get it to work.

I did some searching and was able to find this plugin below.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-link-preview/

This should be able to assist you with this.

Thanks,
Shane

#1222454

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!