I’ve set up my WordPress blog so that new posts automatically get shared to my Facebook profile. This part works great and saves me time.
Now I want to take it a step further. When people comment on my Facebook post, I’d like those comments to appear on the original WordPress blog post too. And when someone leaves a comment directly on the WordPress blog, it should show up under the Facebook post as well.
Basically I want two-way comment synchronization between both platforms. Has anyone managed to achieve this kind of setup? Can the Facebook Graph API handle this type of integration, or are there plugins that make this easier to implement?
yeah, it’s def a tough challenge! I’ve had issues with that too. the FB API is really strict now, so syncing back isn’t as easy as it sounds. maybe look into some plugins that can help, but be aware of those limitations!
I actually tried building this exact feature three years ago but had to scrap it - too many maintenance headaches. Sure, there are API limits like others mentioned, but the real killer is comment threading and user attribution. Facebook uses different user IDs and display names than WordPress, so when you sync comments, the attribution breaks. And moderation becomes a total nightmare since you’re dealing with spam across two platforms at once. Here’s what actually worked for me: just use Facebook’s embedded comments plugin directly on your WordPress posts. You don’t get true two-way sync, but people can comment with their Facebook accounts right on your blog. It keeps everything in one place while still giving you that social login convenience.
I tried this exact setup six months ago for a client and hit major roadblocks. Facebook’s Graph API has gotten super restrictive with comment permissions - you need special app review approval that’s nearly impossible to get unless you’re a big platform. The technical side is a nightmare too. You’d need webhook listeners for both platforms, proper auth handling, and bulletproof error management. I ended up telling my client to go manual with tools like Buffer or Hootsuite instead. They don’t sync comments automatically, but you can monitor and respond to everything from one dashboard. Gets you the same workflow benefits without the API headaches.