Flipbook Catalog
A configurable PDF catalog content type with block binding support for the Flipbook Block plugin.
by philhoyt · github.com/philhoyt/flipbook-catalog · website
Install
The author publishes release zips, so WP-CLI can install straight from GitHub:
wp plugin install https://github.com/philhoyt/flipbook-catalog/releases/download/V1.0.0/flipbook-catalog.zipReadme
Flipbook Catalog
Turn your PDFs into a browsable catalog library on your WordPress site — no coding required.
Flipbook Catalog adds a dedicated content type for your PDF publications. Upload a PDF, give it a title and featured image, and your visitors get a beautiful interactive flipbook powered by the Flipbook Block plugin. Everything is wired up automatically — no shortcodes, no page builders, no fiddling with templates.
What It Does
- Dedicated content type — keeps your catalogs, magazines, or brochures organised separately from posts and pages.
- Media library integration — select any PDF straight from your WordPress media library with a familiar upload interface.
- Automatic flipbook template — single catalog pages use a pre-built block theme template that displays the flipbook automatically. No template editing required.
- Configurable labels and URLs — call it "Magazines", "Lookbooks", "Brochures" — whatever fits your brand. Change the label and URL slug from a simple Settings page.
Requirements
- WordPress 6.9 or higher
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- Flipbook Block plugin (free, installed separately)
- A block-based theme
Installation
- Install and activate the Flipbook Block plugin.
- Download the latest
flipbook-catalog.zipfrom the Releases page. - In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, choose the zip file, and click Install Now.
- Activate Flipbook Catalog from the Plugins screen.
- A new Catalogs menu item will appear in your WordPress admin. Start adding your PDFs.
Getting Started
- Go to Catalogs → Add New.
- Give your catalog a title and featured image.
- In the PDF File box, click Upload / Select PDF and choose your file from the media library.
- Publish. Your catalog is live with a fully interactive flipbook.
To customise the content type name or URL, go to Catalogs → Settings.
License
GPL-2.0-or-later — see LICENSE.
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
| Tag | Published | Asset | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1.0.0 | Mar 19, 2026 | flipbook-catalog.zip | 0 |