STL Viewer
With a simple shortcode you can enable and embed a WebGL viewer to show 3d stl files.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 15 Mar 2015
- Added
- Apr 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.1.42
- Downloads
- 8,111
Our analysis
AI-assistedSTL Viewer is a WordPress plugin that allows you to embed a WebGL viewer for displaying 3D STL files using a shortcode. The plugin requires STL files to be uploaded to the /wp-content/uploads directory and can only be used once per page, which may help manage resource usage.
This plugin is suitable for users who need to showcase 3D models on their WordPress sites, particularly in contexts where 3D visualisation is necessary, such as in design, engineering, or educational content.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need to display 3D STL files on their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Enables embedding of 3D STL files with a shortcode
- ✓Requires STL files to be uploaded to a specific directory
- ✓Has a simple usage limitation to manage resources
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in March 2015, which may affect compatibility
- •Limited to one viewer per page
Verdict
STL Viewer provides a straightforward solution for embedding 3D models, but its age and limitations may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
christian.loelkes's own description of STL Viewer, lightly tidied.
With a simple shortcode you can enable and embed a WebGL viewer to show 3d stl files.
In the current version:
- STL files have to be uploaded to /wp-content/uploads
- The viewer can’t be used more than one time per page. This might be a feature because the viewer needs a lot of resources.
A complete description of the plugin can be found on my blog.