PDF Tab Switcher
Easily embed and toggle between two PDF files in your Elementor layout. Built for resumes, portfolios, menus, reports, and more.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Stale • Last updated 251 days ago
Is PDF Tab Switcher abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 251 days ago).
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Description
PDF Tab Switcher is a lightweight Elementor widget that extends the capabilities of the popular PDF Embedder plugin.
It allows you to display two PDF files with tab switching, perfect for showcasing:
- Resumes with a “CV” vs “Resume” layout
- Multi-language menus or brochures
- Reports or reference material in dual formats
- Before/After comparisons or alternate versions of the same document
The widget uses a compact, responsive design with tab buttons and smooth fade transitions.
Requirements:
This plugin depends on the free PDF Embedder plugin for rendering PDF files.
Development
Source code and issue tracking:
https://github.com/cruebel/pdf-tab-switcher
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
- Edit a page with Elementor and drag the “PDF Switcher” widget into any section.
- Upload two PDFs and customize the tab labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the widget settings let you customize the label text for each tab.
Yes, the free PDF Embedder plugin is required for the PDFs to display properly.
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Changelog
1.0.2
- Added missing PHP headers to main plugin file.
- Removed demo screenshots from plugin package.
1.0.1
- Prefixed php classes and defines for improved namespace compatibility.
- Prefixed js global functions and variables for improved namespace compatibility.
1.0.0
- Initial release.

