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Using Facebook Javascript SDK when embedding the social plugin

I'm using Facebook Social Plugin (Like Box) on my website. I can see that Facebook Javascript SDK has been included on my page as well. Is this now available to me for use? Can I get the number of fans using this sdk for example?

Solution

  • Yes, you just have to call your page ID:

    FB.api('/' + pageId, function( r ) {
  var likes = r.likes
});

    But, you must make sure FB sdk have been loaded before (if it's loaded asynchronously). So, make sure it's loaded by assigning a function to fbAsyncInit:

    window.fbAsyncInit = function () {};

    This function will be called once the SDK is loaded.