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Press3D

Display interactive 3D models (STL, OBJ, GLB, GLTF) with Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.2.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.6 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update2 Sept 20262mo ago
Active installations40Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 1 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Press3D version 1.2.1 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Press3D is a powerful and feature-rich WordPress plugin that enables you to display interactive 3D models directly on your website. js library, it provides a professional-grade 3D viewing experience with extensive customization options.

Supported 3D Model Formats:

  • STL – Popular for 3D printing and CAD models (binary and ASCII)
  • OBJ – Universal 3D format compatible with most 3D software
  • GLB – Binary glTF format (recommended for best web performance)
  • GLTF – Text-based glTF format with separate asset files

Key Features:

  • Gutenberg Block Integration – Native WordPress block editor support with live preview
  • Shortcode Support – Use [press3d id="123" version="1"] anywhere in your content with version control
  • Interactive 3D Viewer – Rotate, zoom, and pan with mouse or touch controls
  • Camera State Persistence – Saves and restores exact camera position and orientation
  • Auto-Rotate Mode – Automatic dual-axis model rotation (X/Y) with adjustable speed (-10 to +10)
  • Material Customization – Control colors, shininess/metalness (0-1 scale)
  • Lighting Control – Adjustable light intensity (0-10 range) with ambient + directional lighting
  • Shadow Support – Enable realistic shadows for your 3D models
  • Camera Controls – Option to enable or disable user camera interaction
  • Multiple Loading Animations – Choose from Spinner, Progress Bar, 3D Cube, or None
  • Responsive Design – Automatic canvas resizing for all screen sizes and devices
  • Mobile-Friendly – Touch controls for rotation, zoom, and pan on tablets and phones
  • Accessibility Ready – ARIA labels, alt text support, and keyboard navigation
  • WordPress Media Library – Upload models directly through standard media uploader
  • Dimension Controls – Set custom width/height with multiple units (px, %, em, rem, vw, vh)
  • Translation Ready – Full internationalization support (text domain: press3d)

Perfect for:

  • Product showcases and e-commerce 3D product views
  • Architectural visualization and real estate
  • Educational content and scientific models
  • Engineering and CAD model presentations
  • 3D printing file previews
  • Medical and anatomical models
  • Art and sculpture portfolios
  • Game assets and character models

Source Code

The source code for this plugin is available in the src and assets/src directories.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • 3d viewer
  • obj
  • gltf
  • stl
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.6 · PHP 7.4
Update activity2 Sept 20262mo ago

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