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A lightweight WordPress plugin that displays interactive SketchUp models exported as GLB files. Visitors can rotate, zoom, and explore 3D models directly in the browser using smooth controls, while site owners manage everything through a simple WordPress interface.
Install
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/lbettero/wpsketchupview/archive/refs/heads/main.zipDisplay interactive SketchUp models exported as GLB files using a native Gutenberg block.
Description
WPSketchupView is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you display interactive SketchUp models exported as GLB files directly in your posts and pages.
Built on the open-source Model Viewer web component maintained by Google and contributors, it allows visitors to rotate, zoom, and inspect 3D models in modern browsers without requiring additional software or plugins.
Features
- Native Gutenberg block.
- Interactive 3D viewer with camera controls.
- Responsive layout for desktop and mobile devices.
- Simple configuration through the WordPress Block Editor.
- Supports GLB (Binary glTF) models.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Edit a post or page using the Block Editor.
- Add the WPSketchupView block.
- Select or enter the URL of a GLB model.
- Publish or update the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file formats are supported?
Currently, WPSketchupView supports GLB (Binary glTF) files.
Can visitors interact with the model?
Yes. Visitors can rotate, zoom, and inspect the model using mouse, touch, or trackpad gestures.
Does this plugin work with the Classic Editor?
No. WPSketchupView is designed for the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg).
Screenshots
- WPSketchupView block in the WordPress Block Editor.
- Interactive GLB model displayed on the front end.
Changelog
0.1.1
- Improved plugin documentation for WordPress.org.
- Updated readme to the official WordPress.org format.
- Added third-party library information.
- General maintenance and submission preparation.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
- Display SketchUp models exported as GLB files.
- Interactive 3D viewer with camera controls.
- Responsive layout for desktop and mobile devices.
Upgrade Notice
0.1.1
Documentation improvements and maintenance release.
Third-Party Libraries
This plugin includes Model Viewer.
Model Viewer Copyright Google LLC and contributors.
License: Apache License 2.0
Releases
2 releases.
These releases are tags only. The author does not attach a packaged zip, so there are no download counts to report.