PageView
Insert an iframe and display an external website directly in a post using just a shortcode.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 6
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Sep 2006
- Requires WP
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.1.42
- Downloads
- 74,692
Our analysis
AI-assistedPageView is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display another web page within your current post using an iframe. This is done by inserting a shortcode with the desired URL along with optional parameters for title, description, width, and height.
It is suitable for users who want to embed external content directly into their posts. The plugin is free and can be found in the WordPress.org directory.
Best for: This plugin is best for users looking to embed external content in their WordPress posts.
What it does well
- ✓Displays external web pages within posts
- ✓Uses iframe for inline display
- ✓Customisable with optional parameters
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in November 2017
- •Tested only up to WordPress 4.1.42
- •Directory score of 49/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
PageView provides a straightforward way to embed web pages, but its age and low directory score may raise concerns for some users.
From the developer
John Godley's own description of PageView, lightly tidied.
PageView is a plugin that will display another web page inside the current post. This is achieved with the use of an
iframe – an HTML tag that allows a webpage to be displayed inline with the current page.
To use:
[pageview url="http://urbangiraffe.com"]
Optional arguments:
title = A title to show under the iframe
desc = A description to show under the iframe
width = Width of iframe, in px or %
height = Height of iframe, in px or %
Documentation
Full documentation can be found on the Pageview page.