Taboola React Native Plugin 4.x - Sample App

This sample app demonstrates how to integrate Taboola recommendations into your React Native application using the Taboola React Native Plugin 4.x.

Overview

The Taboola React Native Plugin 4.x introduces full support for the React Native New Architecture (TurboModules and Fabric) and provides a more robust, flexible API with separated data-fetching and UI rendering logic.

What's New in 4.x

• ✅ Full React Native New Architecture support (TurboModules & Fabric)
• ✅ Separated data fetching and UI rendering for better control
• ✅ Hook-based API with useCreateUnit
• ✅ Improved TypeScript support and type safety
• ✅ Better memory management with explicit cleanup
• ✅ Multiple units per screen support

Sample App Features

This sample app showcases:

• Multiple integration patterns (Feed, Widget, Classic Page)
• Custom click handling and organic content management
• Dark mode configuration
• Memory management best practices
• React Native New Architecture compatibility

Prerequisites

Before running the sample app, make sure you have:

• React Native development environment set up (Setup Guide)
• Node.js (version 18 or higher)
• iOS: Xcode and CocoaPods installed
• Android: Android Studio and SDK configured

Quick Start

1. Clone and Install Dependencies

# Navigate to the sample app directory
cd react-native-examples-4x

# Install npm dependencies
npm install

# Install iOS dependencies (iOS only)
cd ios && bundle exec pod install && cd ..

2. Run the Sample App

iOS

npm run ios

Android

npm run android

Integration Documentation

For complete integration instructions, API reference, and configuration options, visit the Taboola Dev Center:

📚 React Native Plugin 4.x Documentation

The documentation includes:

• Step-by-step integration guide
• API reference and configuration options
• GDPR/CCPA compliance
• Troubleshooting and best practices

Migrating from 3.x?

For a detailed migration guide, visit the Taboola Dev Center:

📚 Migration Documentation.

Sample Features

The app includes several screens demonstrating different integration patterns:

🔥 Feed Integration (TaboolaFeedScreen.tsx)

• Endless scrolling feed implementation
• Multiple unit types on the same screen
• Content fetching and memory management

📄 Classic Page (TBLClassicPageScreen.tsx)

• Widget placements within content
• Page-level configuration examples

🎯 Custom Click Handling (ShouldHandleOrganicClicksScreen.tsx)

• Intercepting organic content clicks
• Custom navigation for internal content

⚙️ Global Settings (GlobalSettingsScreen.tsx)

• Dark mode configuration
• Extra properties and advanced options
• Dynamic placement configuration

Key Files to Examine

File	Purpose
src/screens/TaboolaFeedScreen.tsx	Complete feed implementation with multiple units
src/screens/TBLClassicPageScreen.tsx	Widget integration within content
src/screens/ShouldHandleOrganicClicksScreen.tsx	Custom click handling patterns
src/screens/GlobalSettingsScreen.tsx	Configuration and settings examples
src/App.tsx	Application entry point and Taboola initialization

Support

• 📖 Documentation: Taboola Developer Center
• 💬 Support Forum: Ask questions and get help
• 📧 Contact: Reach out to your Taboola Account Manager

License

This sample app is provided for demonstration purposes. See the Taboola SDK License for SDK usage terms.