Maor Chasen

Miriam Schwab

Easily embed documents supported by Google Docs (PDF/DOC/DOCX/PPTX/etc)with a simple shortcode <code>[gviewer]</code>
Ex. [gviewer file=”https://example.com/thisismyfile.pdf”]
A full list of attributes:
<ul>
<li><code>file</code> — Required. The URL of the file you wish to show</li>
<li><code>width</code> — Optional. The desired width of the viewer in pixels. If no width is set, the value of the theme’s <code>$content_width</code> will be used. If no value is set, the width will default to 600 px.</li>
<li><code>height</code> — Optional. The desired height of the viewer in pixels. If height is set, the height will 1.2 times the width. For example, if the width is 100 px, the height will be 120 px.</li>
<li><code>language</code> — The language of the document. If the document is written in a right-to-left (RTL) language (like Hebrew and Arabic), specifying the language will apply RTL settings.</li>
</ul>
Another way to embed a Google Document is by using the template tag provided by the plugin in the source code. Here’s an example:
<pre><code><?php

echo simple_gviewer_embed( 'https://.../file.pdf', $args );
</code></pre>
The second argument, <code>$args</code>, is an associative array. Keys can be found in the list above.
<h4>Short Demonstration</h4>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aU1Ekd2D-kI?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>

Simple Google Docs Viewer

Easily embed documents like PDFs, Word documents, and Powerpoint in your site using Google Docs Viewer.

codersuraz

Stop losing visitors to clunky PDF downloads. PDF Rack lets you display PDFs directly on your WordPress pages — no iframes, no browser plugins, no external services. Just a clean, fast, mobile-friendly viewer your visitors will love.
Unlike the WordPress Media Library that buries PDFs alongside thousands of images and videos, PDF Rack gives you a dedicated PDF dashboard built for document management. Upload once, embed anywhere — in seconds.
<h3>🚀 Why site owners choose PDF Rack</h3>
<ul>
<li>Save time — Upload, categorize, and find any PDF in seconds with built-in search and filters.</li>
<li>Better user experience — Visitors read PDFs right on your page without leaving your site or installing anything.</li>
<li>Works everywhere — Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or a simple shortcode. Pick whatever fits your workflow.</li>
<li>Mobile-ready — The viewer automatically adapts to any screen size so your content looks great on phones and tablets.</li>
</ul>
<h3>📋 Feature Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dedicated PDF Dashboard — A focused admin panel just for your PDF documents, separate from the Media Library clutter.</li>
<li>Categories & Tags — Organize documents with custom taxonomies for easy sorting and retrieval.</li>
<li>Quick Search & Filter — Find any document instantly by name, category, or upload date.</li>
<li>Media Library Preview — Preview PDF contents directly within the WordPress Media Library details view.</li>
<li>Auto-Generate Covers — Generate and set a cover image for your PDFs on demand.</li>
<li>Responsive PDF Viewer — Page navigation, zoom controls, and an optional download button — all in a sleek, lightweight viewer powered by Mozilla’s PDF.js.</li>
<li>Gutenberg PDF Viewer Block — Embed PDF viewer in Gutenberg editor.</li>
<li>Elementor Widget — A dedicated widget for Elementor page builder users.</li>
<li>Shortcode Support — Use <code>[pdf-rack id="123"]</code> in the Classic Editor or any text widget.</li>
<li>Lightweight & Fast — No bloat. The viewer loads only on pages where you embed a PDF.</li>
</ul>
<h3>💎 Premium Features (Coming Soon)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Flipbook Viewer — Realistic 3D page flipping effect for an immersive reading experience.</li>
<li>Lightbox Viewer — Open PDFs in a stunning, distraction-free modal overlay.</li>
<li>Carousel Display — Showcase multiple PDFs in a beautiful, swipeable carousel slider.</li>
<li>Secure PDF — Protect your documents with passwords and prevent unauthorized downloads.</li>
<li>Watermarking — Automatically add custom text or image watermarks to your PDFs.</li>
<li>Analytics — Track views, downloads, and engagement metrics for your documents.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Businesses sharing catalogs, brochures, or price lists.</li>
<li>Educators & trainers publishing course materials and handouts.</li>
<li>Real estate agents displaying property brochures and floor plans.</li>
<li>Nonprofits sharing annual reports and newsletters.</li>
<li>Any WordPress site that needs professional PDF document management.</li>
</ul>
<h3>📖 How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to PDF Rack → Add New and upload your PDF.</li>
<li>Assign a category (optional) to keep things organized.</li>
<li>Embed it anywhere using the Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, or the auto-generated shortcode.</li>
</ol>
That’s it — your visitors can now read the PDF directly on your site.
<h3>Third Party Libraries</h3>
This plugin utilizes the following third-party libraries to provide its functionality:
<ul>
<li>PDF.js (Mozilla) – https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js (Apache License 2.0)</li>
<li>React (Meta) – https://reactjs.org (MIT)</li>
<li>Lucide Icons – https://lucide.dev (ISC)</li>
<li>Date-fns – https://date-fns.org (MIT)</li>
</ul>

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