Title: 3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder Author: Shahadat Hossain Published: June 20, 2024 Last modified: October 27, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/pdf-embed-viewer/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3360269) ![](https://ps.w.org/pdf-embed-viewer/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=3360269) # 3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder By [Shahadat Hossain](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raselsha/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer.1.3.8.zip) [Live Preview](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/?preview=1) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/) ## Description **3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder** enables you to embed and display PDFs on your WordPress site in both traditional and interactive 3D Flipbook modes. Easily showcase documents, newsletters, and eBooks with read/download counters, customizable action buttons, and an intuitive interface. Elementor widgets are included for drag-and- drop embedding of single PDFs or archives. 🖱️ ### Archive View Templates Supported * **List** 📋 * **Grid** 🟦 * **Newsletter** 📰 * **Ebook** 📚 ### Elementor Widgets **Effortless Elementor Integration** ⚡ * Add **Archive View** and **Single PDF View** widgets to your pages with simple drag-and-drop. * Instantly display PDF lists or single documents—full support for all shortcode attributes. * Visually customize layouts, buttons, and counters—no coding needed. 🎨 * Fully compatible with all Elementor-ready themes for maximum flexibility. ### Shortcodes Overview Easily embed and customize PDF displays using our shortcodes. Use the built-in generator for quick setup. 🛠️ ### Archive/Multiple PDFs Shortcode Use `[pdfev_viewer]` to display a list, grid, ebook, or newsletter-style archive of PDFs. **Attributes:** * `template` Layout style: `list`, `grid`, `ebook`, `newsletter` (default: `list`) * `limit` Number of items to show (default: `10`) * `order` Display order: `asc`, `dsc` (default: `dsc`) * `read` Show Read button: `yes`, `no` (default: `yes`) * `download` Show Download button: `yes`, `no` (default: `yes`) * `reading_count` Show read counter: `yes`, `no` (default: `yes`) * `downloading_count` Show download counter: `yes`, `no` (default: `yes`) **Examples:** * `[pdfev_viewer template="list" limit="10" order="dsc" read="yes" download="yes" reading_count="yes" downloading_count="yes"]` * `[pdfev_viewer template="grid"]` * `[pdfev_viewer template="ebook" limit="10" order="asc" read="yes" download="yes"]` * `[pdfev_viewer template="newsletter" limit="30" order="dsc"]` ### Single PDF Shortcode Display a single PDF by post ID: * `[pdfev_embed_viewer id="post_id"]` ### Features * **Embed PDFs Anywhere** Add PDFs to any post or page with a shortcode—choose between traditional or interactive 3D Flipbook views. * **Multiple Archive Templates** Display your PDFs in `list`, `grid`, `ebook`, or `newsletter` layouts. * **Flexible Shortcodes** Use shortcodes to control layout, buttons, counters, and more. * **Shortcode Generator** Create custom shortcodes easily from the plugin settings. * **Elementor Integration** Drag-and-drop archive or single PDF widgets into your pages. * **Category Support** Organize PDFs by category for easy browsing. * **Remote PDFs Support** Rmote Resource can be used like external server file can be used. * **Interactive Ebook View** The `ebook` template features a hover-preview for a realistic book effect. * **3D Flipbook & Standard Modes** Let users switch between immersive 3D and standard PDF views. * **Usage Counters** Track reads and downloads for each PDF. * **Admin Menu** Manage all documents from a dedicated dashboard menu. * **Color Customization** Adjust colors from the settings page. * **Custom Archive URLs** Change the archive page slug to fit your site. * **Download Button Toggle** Enable or disable the download button as needed. * **Editable Archive Titles** Set custom titles for archive pages. * **Archive & Single Shortcodes** Show all documents or a single PDF with dedicated shortcodes. * **Demo Import** Add sample content with one click. * **Multilingual Ready** Compatible with translation plugins. * **Read & Download Button Control** Show or hide Read and Download buttons as needed. ### Privacy Policy PDF Embed Viewer uses the [Appsero](https://appsero.com) SDK to collect basic telemetry data, but **only after you give explicit consent** via the admin notice. This data helps us improve the plugin and troubleshoot issues. 🛡️ By default, Appsero SDK **does not collect any data**. Data collection begins ** only if you allow it**. No personal or sensitive information is gathered without your permission. For more details, see the [Appsero Privacy Policy](https://appsero.com/privacy-policy/). 🔒 ### Languages * English (en_US) * Bengali (bn_BD) * French (fr_FR) ## Screenshots * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ ## Installation #### Install via WordPress Dashboard 1. Go to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’ in your WordPress dashboard. 2. Click ‘Upload Plugin’. 3. Choose the `pdf-embed-viewer.zip` file from your computer. 4. Click ‘Install Now’, then activate the plugin. ✅ #### Install via FTP 1. Download `pdf-embed-viewer.zip` and extract it. 2. Upload the extracted `pdf-embed-viewer` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` on your server. 3. Go to ‘Plugins’ in your WordPress dashboard and activate the plugin. ✅ ## FAQ ### How do I embed a PDF on a single page or post? Use the shortcode `[pdfev_embed_viewer id="post_id"]`, replacing `post_id` with the ID of your uploaded PDF post. ### Can I create a gallery or archive of multiple PDFs? Yes! Use `[pdfev_viewer template="list"]`, `[pdfev_viewer template="grid"]`, `[pdfev_viewer template="ebook"]`, or `[pdfev_viewer template="newsletter"]` to display different archive layouts. ### Does the plugin support Elementor? Yes, the plugin includes Elementor widgets for both archive and single PDF views. You can drag-and-drop PDF lists or individual PDF viewers into your pages, with full support for shortcode attributes and visual customization. ### Can I organize my PDFs by category? Yes, you can assign categories to your PDFs, making it easy to organize and allow users to browse documents by topic or type. ### Can I use my PDFs from a remote server? Yes, you can add your remote server PDFs. File should be permitted from remote server to access. ### How do I track how many times a PDF is read or downloaded? The plugin automatically tracks reads and downloads. You can view the counts in the plugin settings and post list. ### Is there an option to show or hide the download and view counters on buttons? Yes, you can enable or disable the read (view) and download counters on the action buttons from the plugin settings. ### Can I customize the archive page URL and titles? Yes, you can change the archive page slug and title from the plugin settings. ### How do I switch between the Traditional PDF View and 3D Flipbook View? You can choose your preferred mode in the plugin’s settings. ### Does the plugin support multiple languages? Yes, it is translation-ready and compatible with multilingual websites. ### Can I override the plugin templates in my child theme? Yes, copy the desired template files from the plugin’s `template/` folder to your child theme (e.g., `your-child-theme/template/archive.php`). You can then modify the copied files as needed. ### How do I import demo content? Click the “Import Demo” button in the plugin settings to quickly add sample content. ### Will this plugin slow down my website? No, the plugin is lightweight and optimized for fast performance. ### Do I need coding knowledge to use this plugin? No coding skills are required. You can manage everything with shortcodes and plugin settings. ### Is Appsero collecting my private data? No. Appsero only collects basic telemetry data after you give permission. It’s 100% optional and secure. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/809fcde9350bc486cd5c912697e794219fcd59d373158515252b0d9b4421f01b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Stunning 3D Flipbook Plugin – A Game-Changer for PDF Display!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stunning-3d-flipbook-plugin-a-game-changer-for-pdf-display/)󠁿 [yuseyhan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yuseyhan/) July 9, 2025 1 reply I recently installed the 3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder plugin, and I’m really impressed! The interface is really easy to use, so embedding and showcasing PDFs in a visually appealing, interactive 3D flipbook format is a breeze! It’s absolutely perfect for presenting e-books, manuals and reports in a really professional way. I was so happy to see how easy it was to customise – it’s so easy to make the viewer match the design of my site. Hey, I just wanted to let you know that the performance is really smooth. It loads super quickly and doesn’t have any glitches, which is great! I’m so happy to tell you that this plugin has made my website so much better for my users. 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Keep it up..](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/in-my-website-i-installed-it-it-works-perfectly-great-plugin-keep-it-up/)󠁿 [shahnur025](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shahnur025/) July 3, 2024 In my website, i installed it… It works perfectly.. Great plugin. Keep it up.. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d5637b41346cc358f2b752605cb5431a1329b3395007212f4639f9ff317936aa? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Awesome PDF embed viewer plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/awesome-pdf-embed-viewer-plugin/)󠁿 [hamidxazad](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hamidxazad/) July 3, 2024 I liked everything about this plugin. Great work! [ Read all 5 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Shahadat Hossain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raselsha/) [Translate “3D Flipbook PDF Viewer & Embedder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pdf-embed-viewer) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pdf-embed-viewer/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pdf-embed-viewer/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pdf-embed-viewer/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pdf-embed-viewer/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.8 * pdf.js and pdf.worker.js library update. #### 1.3.7 * on plugin activation show dummy data import notice. #### 1.3.6 * Remote pdf file can be used instead of uploaded. #### 1.3.5 * github to wordpress release #### 1.3.4 * Translation Updated * France language Updated #### 1.3.3 * Added category feature 🏷️ * Elementor widgets now support category selection 🧩 #### 1.3.2 * Fixed full width issue in archive list view #### 1.3.1 * Fixed settings options saving issue #### 1.3.0 * Added Elementor Widgets Support 🧩 * Introduced Archive View and Single View Widgets #### 1.2.8 * Refactored code * Added support form * Adjusted width for single and shortcode pages * Added preview image setup #### 1.2.7 * Fixed toggle button for single page shortcode * Backend now shows file size and total pages #### 1.2.6 * Added PDF preview thumbnail generation 🖼️ * Set featured image from preview thumbnail #### 1.2.5 * Fixed admin icons * Added Shortcode Generator 🛠️ #### 1.2.4 * Added template shortcode attribute * Added ebook cover flipping style on hover 📚 * Updated ebook design #### 1.2.3 * Fixed archive view pagination #### 1.2.2 * Updated single page template * Updated shortcode view for 3D flipbook #### 1.2.1 * Fixed empty page loading issue #### 1.2.0 * Added 3D flipbook library 📖 #### 1.1.2 * Added demo pages for shortcode view 🚀 * Fixed default counter value * Refactored code #### 1.1.1 * Added option to return page when using shortcode * Added setting to show/hide counter * Refactored code #### 1.1.0 * Fixed missing template file error #### 1.0.10 * Fixed download button counter * Added read button show/hide settings * Improved button styles * Added template hook for editing templates * Added download and read data to post table #### 1.0.9 * Improved grid and ebook archive view responsiveness and CSS #### 1.0.8 * Fixed fatal error with count manager * Fixed single page navigation icon #### 1.0.7 * Added PDF read and download counters 📊 * Updated translations #### 1.0.6 * Fixed demo import button 🚀 * Updated translations #### 1.0.5 * Made archive page slug editable from settings * Added import demo button 🚀 * Updated translations #### 1.0.4 * Added shortcode for single view * Improved button translation and read button * Added download button hover effect * Added shortcode section to general tab * Added shortcode column to backend #### 1.0.3 * Added shortcode for 4 template views * Fixed color changing issue for templates * Added translation for template header * Inserted sample data on activation #### 1.0.2 * Set up Appsero analytics #### 1.0.1 * Added admin support info #### 1.0.0 * Initial release 🎉 ## Meta * Version **1.3.8** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **200+** * WordPress version ** 3.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/) * Tags * [3d flipbook](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/3d-flipbook/)[ebook](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ebook/) [elementor](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elementor/)[flipbook](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/flipbook/) [pdf embed](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf-embed/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embed-viewer/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 5 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pdf-embed-viewer/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Shahadat Hossain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raselsha/) ## Support Got something to say? 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