Solved: 'The Following Required Properties Are Missing: fb:app_id'

If you debugs your website URL using Facebook Sharing Debugger  tools, you might have seen the error, "the following required properties are missing: fb:app_id". You may get this issue in all Wordpress, Blogger, Shopify or Weebly.
This issue is due to the missing of fb:app_id (known as Facebook Application ID) in your website. You can fix this issue by inserting fb:app_id meta tag on your website. Firstly let's know:

What is Facebook App ID?

Facebook App ID  is the unique token  that identifies your application when you request advertises from audience network.   Each app has a unique fb app id. To get the fb:app_id you have to generate it.

How To Create Facebook App Id?

Step 1: Create Facebook App

You can create a Facebook app for free. To start with, Go to https://developers.facebook.com/apps/ in your browser.

  • Click On Create App.
  • Select Manage Business Integrations.
  • Give a name to your app.
  • Enter your Email address
  • Select app purpose
  • Click on create app.

How to add fb:app_id?
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After submitting the  form, your unique Facebook app id will be generated. You will see your fb:app_id on top left corner of the main interface.
the following required properties are missing: fb:app_id


How to add fb:app_id?

There are many ways of adding a fb  app id in your website. Here I will discuss in two easy ways.
1. Adding fb:app_id meta tag in <head> section. (for all website)
2. Set up  meta property of fb app id in yoast (For wordpress users)

You can choose any one of them.

Method 1:  By adding fb:app_id meta tag in <head> section.

This is the most easiest way to fix the  missing: fb:app_id .
  • Login to admin dashboard.
  • Goto html <head>Section
  • Insert the following meta tag by replacing your Facebook app id.

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Method 2:  Use Yoast SEO plugin to add Facebook app id.

If you don't have Yoast SEO Plugin, search it and install on your website.
  • Go to Yoast SEO Plugin.
  • Click on SEO> Social > Facebook.
  • Enter your Facebook App Id.
  • Click on save/submit.
How to add fb:app_id

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Boom! Your job is done. You will not see any error in the Facebook Sharing Debugger.