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Total downloads: 117
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/15/2025 (76 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/15/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 76 days ago • 1 reviews

61/100

Is Clicksmith – PDF Viewer abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 76 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

Ratings

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Developers

Clicksmith Digital Marketing (Owner)2

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Description

A lightweight PDF embed plugin by Clicksmith. No upsells. Includes:
– Shortcode: [pdf_viewer id="123" width="100%" height="800px"]
– Or by URL: [pdf_viewer url="https://example.com/file.pdf" height="700px"]
– Admin page to generate shortcodes and copy to clipboard
– Media Library integration for quick selection

Plugin help & documentation:
Visit Clicksmith – PDF Viewer Docs for setup instructions and support.

About Clicksmith:
We build custom WordPress plugins and automations. Learn more at Clicksmith.net.

Installation

  1. Upload the clicksmith-pdf-viewer folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins Add New.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Go to PDF Embeds Add New to upload a PDF, set dimensions, and copy the shortcode.
  4. Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide the download link?

Yes. Use download="false" in the shortcode.

Can I start on a specific page?

Yes. Add page="3" to the shortcode.

Does it work with any PDF URL?

Yes, but for best results use PDFs hosted in your Media Library.

Where can I get help or report issues?

See the docs and contact form at
https://clicksmith.net/wordpress-plugins/clicksmith-pdf-viewer/

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Changelog

1.1.16

  • Switch to Dashicons (dashicons-media-document) for the admin menu icon to eliminate path/caching issues with custom images.
  • Readme updates. No front-end functional changes.

1.1.12 – 1.1.15

  • Admin menu icon reliability improvements and cross-browser sizing fixes.
  • Updated fallback message copy and documentation links.

1.1.9

  • Updated fallback message text to “If your browser can’t display this PDF” for clarity.

1.1.8

  • Removed credit sentence from readme (“Powered by Clicksmith”). No code changes.

1.1.7

  • Added links to official documentation and support page on Clicksmith.net.
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