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Arashtad 3D Loader

Powerful Babylon.js 3D engine for WordPress. Display, animate, customize, and build interactive 3D experiences with no telemetry or tracking.

by Arashtad · github.com/arashtad/arashtad-3d-loader · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/arashtad/arashtad-3d-loader/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.

Readme github.com/arashtad/arashtad-3d-loader ↗

Arashtad 3D Loader (Mithra)

Powerful Babylon.js 3D engine for WordPress.

Display, animate, customize, and build interactive 3D experiences directly in WordPress with Arashtad 3D Loader. Create 3D product showcases, interactive scenes, presentations, configurators, and immersive experiences without writing your own rendering engine.

WordPress.org | Live Demo | Documentation | Pro Version

Overview

Arashtad 3D Loader (Mithra) brings the power of Babylon.js to WordPress through an accessible scene editor and a dedicated runtime architecture.

Create and manage 3D scenes, configure cameras and lighting, display animated models, customize the canvas, and embed interactive experiences anywhere on your website.

The plugin integrates the Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida), a reusable runtime layer designed to support Arashtad's growing ecosystem of 3D WordPress applications.

Key Features

Optimized real-time 3D rendering
Multiple 3D model formats
Unlimited scenes
Interactive camera controls
Configurable lighting and canvas styling
Model animation and autoplay
Lazy loading and loading progress indicators
Gutenberg block and shortcode support
Responsive, mobile-ready viewer
Advanced scene control and interactions in Pro
AR, WebXR, and WooCommerce integration in Pro
No telemetry or tracking

Supported Technologies

Rendering engine: Babylon.js
Runtime: Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida)
Platform: WordPress
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Minimum PHP version: 7.4
Current release: 2.1.1

Free Version Features

The Community version provides a complete foundation for creating responsive 3D model experiences in WordPress.

Supported 3D Formats

GLB
GLTF
GLTF 1.0
OBJ
STL
PLY
Compressed PLY
SPLAT
SPZ
SOG
.babylon

Model Sources

WordPress Media Library
Internal URLs
External URLs
Multiple model sources

Loading and Performance

Optimized runtime
Preloader
Loading progress bar
Loading percentage
Lazy loading
Multiple scenes on the same page

Viewer Controls

Automatic rotation
Configurable rotation speed and delay
Fullscreen mode
Animation autoplay
Mouse rotation
Touch rotation
Pan and zoom
Responsive layout
Mobile support
Poster images
Model downloads

WordPress Integration

Gutenberg block
Shortcode
Add Block integration
Unlimited scenes per page
Dedicated scene editor
Live editor preview
Guided setup
Model file selection
Model replacement and removal

Camera Configuration

Camera angle and positioning
Alpha and beta rotation
Camera radius
Camera target
Field of view (FOV)
Minimum and maximum clipping planes

Lighting

Light positioning
Light intensity
Shadow intensity
Exposure

Canvas Styling

Customize the 3D canvas with controls for:

Positioning and z-index
Top, right, bottom, and left offsets
Transform
Margin and padding
Width, maximum width, height, and maximum height
Aspect ratio
Border and border radius
Overflow
Box sizing
Box shadow
Outline

Animation and Media

Model animation autoplay
Configurable allowed MIME types

Pro Version

Everything in Free, plus advanced 3D capabilities.

Explore Arashtad 3D Loader Pro

Augmented Reality and WebXR

Augmented Reality (AR)
WebXR
Desktop QR-to-AR experiences

Advanced Scene Control

Advanced styling
Custom CSS for the canvas
.env and .hdr environments
Custom environment settings
Per-scene triggers for custom functions
JavaScript native events and action triggers
Babylon.js native events and action triggers

Advanced Mesh Interaction

Babylon.js native events and triggers
Per-model triggers for custom functions
Per-mesh triggers for custom functions
Per-mesh material customization
Per-mesh texture customization
StandardMaterial
PBRMaterial
Custom PBR material creator

Build interactive scenes where individual model parts have their own behavior, materials, textures, and actions.

Advanced Lighting

Multiple lights
Multiple light types
Light color and intensity
Advanced shadow control

Animation Control

Animation selection
Animation speed
Start, stop, and pause controls

Visual Effects

Post-processing effects

Visual Builders

Combined 2D and 3D hero section blocks
3D advertising banner maker

WooCommerce Integration

WooCommerce product integration
3D product galleries
3D model placement above or below product images
Product image and gallery replacement with 3D models
Multiple models per product
Per-variation models

Create product pages where customers can explore products interactively in real time.

What Can You Build?

Arashtad 3D Loader can grow from a simple model viewer into a complete interactive 3D application.

Use it to create:

3D product visualizations
Interactive product showcases
Product configurators
3D presentations
Interactive models
3D hero sections
Advertising experiences
Animated models
Interactive WooCommerce products
AR experiences
WebXR experiences
Custom 3D applications

A typical workflow is simple:

Upload → Configure → Publish

Then expand your scene with custom camera controls, lighting, animation, materials, interactions, and visual effects.

Architecture: Powered by Oshida

Arashtad 3D Loader integrates the Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida), a reusable runtime layer that provides a foundation for building Babylon.js-powered experiences.

The runtime and its plugin system help separate core runtime functionality from higher-level application features.

This architecture supports the development of additional tools and applications across the Arashtad 3D ecosystem.

Runtime source code: Arashtad-3D-Runtime on GitHub
Runtime license: MIT
WordPress plugin license: GPL-2.0

Performance

Arashtad 3D Loader is designed for efficient rendering and flexible scene management.

Optimized runtime architecture
Lazy loading for improved initial page loading
Loading progress indicators
Support for multiple scenes on the same page
Responsive layouts for desktop and mobile devices

Actual rendering performance depends on model complexity, textures, scene configuration, browser capabilities, and the user's hardware.

Privacy

Private by default.

The Community version does not use telemetry or tracking and does not intentionally transmit visitor or usage data to an external service.

No telemetry
No tracking
No hidden analytics requests

Babylon.js and its GLTF loader are bundled locally with the plugin. The unused KTX2 decoder containing fallback URLs to the Babylon.js CDN has been removed.

The Pro version connects to the Arashtad API server only for license validation and plugin update requests. These requests transmit license-related information, not website content or visitor data.

Third-Party References

Installation

Install from WordPress.org

Open Plugins → Add New Plugin in your WordPress administration panel.
Search for Arashtad 3D Loader.
Install and activate the plugin.
Open the Arashtad 3D Loader settings.
Create a new 3D scene and select or upload a model.
Insert the scene into a page or post using the Gutenberg block or shortcode.

Install from WordPress.org

Manual Installation

Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
Extract the arashtad-3d-loader directory into wp-content/plugins/.
Activate the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
Create and configure your first 3D scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Community version require an external service?

No. The Community version runs on your own WordPress server and does not intentionally connect to external services for its core functionality.

Where can I find the runtime source code?

The Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida) is available on GitHub under the MIT License.

View the runtime repository

Which 3D model formats are supported?

GLB, GLTF, GLTF 1.0, OBJ, STL, PLY, Compressed PLY, SPLAT, SPZ, SOG, and .babylon.

Is the Community version fully functional?

Yes. It provides a complete foundation for responsive 3D model viewing, scene creation, camera configuration, basic lighting, and unlimited scenes. Pro adds advanced functionality.

Does it support mobile devices?

Yes. The viewer supports responsive layouts, touch rotation, panning, and zooming.

Does it support WooCommerce?

WooCommerce integration, 3D galleries, product image replacement, and per-variation models are available in Pro.

Does it support AR and WebXR?

Yes. AR, WebXR, and desktop QR-to-AR functionality are available in Pro.

Changelog

2.1.1

Bundled Babylon.js library assets locally.
Removed external fallback URLs for Babylon.js assets.

2.1.0

Upgraded Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida) to v1.1.0.

2.0.0

Integrated Arashtad 3D Runtime (Oshida) v1.0.0.
Integrated Arashtad 3D Runtime plugins v1.0.0.
Refactored the plugin to use the runtime and its plugin system.
Migrated from direct Babylon.js usage to runtime-supported syntax.
Restructured the plugin architecture around the runtime plugin system.

1.0.0

Initial release.

License

Arashtad 3D Loader is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.

See LICENSE for details.