How to configure the Facebook Feed
Complete reference for all product feed settings. The feed exports your product catalog to Facebook/Meta for use in ads, shops, and catalogs.
Location: Stores → Configuration → Magmodules → Meta - Feed
Feed Generation Settings
Enable
Enable or disable feed generation for this store view. Each store view has its own feed.
Filename
Custom filename for the generated feed. Leave default unless you have specific requirements.
Cron
Enable automatic feed generation via Magento cron.
Frequency options:
- Daily
- Every 12 hours
- Every 6 hours
- Every hour
- Custom (enter crontab format)
Performance Parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Batch Size | Number of products processed per batch. Lower values use less memory but take longer. |
| Preview Size | Number of products shown in feed preview. |
Attributes
Map your Magento product attributes to Facebook feed fields.
Product Name & Description
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | Unique product identifier. Use SKU if you're using the module's Pixel (recommended). |
| Title | Product name attribute. Must match your product landing page title. |
| Description | Product description. Automatically truncated to 5000 characters and stripped of HTML. |
Conditional/Multiple fields: For complex mappings, select "Conditional" or "Multiple" to combine attributes or use logic-based selection.
Image Source
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Which images to export: Main only, All images, or specific image role |
| Main Image | When using "All images", select which becomes the primary image |
| Include Hidden Images | Include images marked as hidden in gallery |
Recommendation: Select "All images" to export additional images for better ad performance.
Unique Product Identifiers
These are required by Meta for proper product matching and ad performance.
| Setting | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| GTIN | Global Trade Item Number (EAN/UPC barcode) | Yes, if available |
| Brand | Product brand/manufacturer | Yes |
| MPN | Manufacturer Part Number | Required if no GTIN |
Note: Products without at least Brand + GTIN or Brand + MPN will have "identifier_exists = false" added automatically.
Product Condition
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Condition | Static value or from attribute |
| Default Value | New, Refurbished, or Used |
Product Category
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Category | Facebook product category for all products |
Product Type
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Include Product_Type | Add Magento category path as product_type |
| Product_type Attribute | Use custom attribute instead of category path |
Non-Required Product Fields
Optional attributes that improve ad targeting and performance:
| Setting | Use for |
|---|---|
| Color | Apparel, accessories |
| Material | Apparel, home goods |
| Pattern | Apparel, textiles |
| Size | Apparel, shoes |
| Size Type | Regular, petite, plus, etc. |
| Size System | US, EU, UK, etc. |
| Gender | Male, female, unisex |
Product Types
Configure how different Magento product types are exported.
Configurable Products
| Setting | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use Configurable/Simple | Simple products only | Export simples as individual products |
| Use Parent URL | Yes, with Auto-Link | Links to configurable page with correct variant selected |
| Use Parent Image | Only if Empty | Falls back to parent image when simple has none |
| Use Parent Data | Title, Description | Inherit these from parent |
| Fallback on Non-Visible only | Yes | Only apply parent fallback on "Not Visible Individually" simples |
Bundle Products
| Setting | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use Bundle Products | Parent only | Export the bundle, not individual components |
| Use Parent URL | Yes | Link to bundle page |
| Use Parent Image | Only if Empty | Falls back to parent image |
Grouped Products
| Setting | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use Grouped Products | Parent only | Export the grouped product |
| Parent Price | Min/Max/Sum | How to calculate price from children |
Filter Options
Control which products are included in the feed.
Filter on Visibility
Only include products with specific visibility settings.
| Visibility | Include? |
|---|---|
| Not Visible Individually | Usually No (handled via parent) |
| Catalog | Yes |
| Search | Yes |
| Catalog, Search | Yes |
Filter by Category
Include or exclude products by category.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Include | Only products in selected categories |
| Exclude | All products except those in selected categories |
Note: Simple products in configurable/bundle/grouped must also be in included categories.
Exclude Out of Stock
Remove out-of-stock products from the feed.
Advanced Filters
Create custom filters using any product attribute with conditions like:
- Equals
- Not equals
- Contains
- Greater than
- Less than
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