Plugin info

Total downloads: 24
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/4/2025 (34 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/4/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 34 days ago

59/100

Is 3D Scan & Show: Product Viewer abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 34 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Photos can’t show what makes your products special. Give customers the power to examine items from every angle with interactive 3D models—created from simple smartphone videos.
Our AI transforms your smartphone footage into embeddable 3D views that reduce returns and boost buyer confidence. Integrates seamlessly with any WooCommerce-powered WordPress site.

Key Features

  • Simple Creation: Create 3D models with simple mobile device photos/videos
  • AI-Powered: Advanced AI processing converts videos to high-quality 3D models
  • 360° Product Views: Interactive views that seamlessly integrate with your store
  • WooCommerce Integration: Works perfectly with WooCommerce product pages
  • No Coding Required: Easy implementation for all skill levels
  • No Special Equipment: No photography skills, 3D knowledge, or special equipment needed
  • Block Editor Support: Native WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) blocks for easy embedding
  • Flexible Display: Multiple display options for products and collections

Perfect For

  • Furniture stores
  • Collectibles and antiques
  • Handmade goods
  • Fashion and accessories
  • Art galleries
  • Any product where details drive sales

How It Works

  1. Connect: Connect your WordPress/WooCommerce store to the Scan the World platform
  2. Upload: Upload smartphone videos or photos of your products to our platform
  3. Process: Our AI automatically creates 3D models from your footage
  4. Display: Use our blocks to embed 3D viewers in your product pages
  5. Sell: Watch engagement increase as customers explore products in 3D

External services

This plugin connects to the Scan the World platform, a third-party external service, to provide 3D model hosting, processing, and display capabilities. This connection is required for the plugin to function.

Service provider: Scan the World
Service website: https://scan-the-world.com/
Terms of Service: https://scan-the-world.com/eula
Privacy Policy: https://scan-the-world.com/privacy-policy

What the service is used for

  • User authentication and account management for your Scan the World account
  • Processing and hosting of 3D models created from your product videos/photos
  • Linking your WooCommerce products to 3D models
  • Delivering interactive 3D model viewers to your site visitors

Domains this plugin connects to

  • API endpoint: https://backend-279037820622.asia-east1.run.app/ – Backend API hosted on Google Cloud Run for authentication, data synchronization, and 3D model management
  • Frontend/Viewer: https://scan-the-world.com/ – Used for embedding 3D model viewers via iframe on your website

What data is sent and when

When you connect your store (admin action):
* Your Scan the World account email address and password (transmitted securely over HTTPS) – sent when you log in through the plugin settings
* Your WordPress site URL – sent once during initial connection to register your store

When you link products to 3D models (admin action):
* WooCommerce product IDs and basic product information (name, category) – sent when you create product-model associations
* No customer data, order data, or other sensitive information is transmitted

When visitors view 3D models (frontend):
* The embedded 3D viewer loads from scan-the-world.com via iframe
* No personal visitor data is collected or transmitted by this plugin itself
* We may collect product post IDs to link products with their 3D models, and we may collect shop information (for example, your store’s domain) to help the plugin and our platform work together more effectively.

An account on the Scan the World platform is required to use this plugin. The plugin is free, but the service offers various pricing tiers based on usage.

Source Code

This plugin includes minified JavaScript and CSS files in the build/ directory. The uncompiled source code is included in the plugin package:

Source Code Location:

  • All uncompiled source files are located in the src/ directory of this plugin
  • Build tool used: @wordpress/scripts (WordPress’s official build toolchain)

Building from Source:

  1. Install Node.js dependencies: npm install or pnpm install
  2. For development: npm run start (starts development server with hot reload)
  3. For production: npm run build (creates optimized production build)

The build process uses webpack (via @wordpress/scripts) to bundle the source files located in src/ into the build/ directory. All source code is human-readable and follows WordPress coding standards.

Installation

No installation instructions available

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Scan the World account?

Yes, you need to create a free account on the Scan the World platform to use this plugin. The plugin helps you connect your WordPress store to your Scan the World account.

Do I need special equipment to create 3D models?

No! You can create 3D models using just your smartphone. Simply record a video walking around your product, and our AI will process it into a 3D model.

Does this work with WooCommerce?

Yes, this plugin is designed to work seamlessly with WooCommerce. It adds 3D viewing capabilities to your WooCommerce product pages.

Will this slow down my website?

No. The 3D models are hosted on our platform and loaded efficiently through an iframe, minimizing impact on your site’s performance.

Can I use this with any WordPress theme?

Yes! The plugin uses WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) blocks, which work with any modern WordPress theme that supports the block editor.

What happens to my data?

Product information and 3D model associations are stored in your WordPress database. The 3D models themselves are processed and hosted on the Scan the World platform. See our privacy policy for details.

Is there a free tier?

The plugin itself is free. The Scan the World platform offers various pricing tiers. Please visit our website for current pricing information.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release