ExploreXR — Free 3D Model Viewer for WordPress.
ExploreXR brings interactive 3D models to your WordPress site using Google's
<model-viewer> element. Upload GLB / GLTF / USDZ files, embed them anywhere with a shortcode, and pair the viewer with one Premium Addon of your choice (AR Addon, Animation Addon, or Loading Options Addon).
For multi-addon production setups, upgrade to
ExploreXR Premium for 3, 5, or unlimited addons.
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Free Version — The 3D Viewer + One Premium Addon
ExploreXR Free gives you a clean, capable 3D viewer you can embed anywhere on your WordPress site,
plus one Premium Addon of your choice:
- Display interactive GLB, GLTF, and USDZ 3D models in any post, page, or widget
- Embed with shortcode:
[explorexr_model id="123"]
- Fully responsive — scales correctly on desktop, tablet, and mobile with per-breakpoint sizing
- Camera controls: rotation, zoom, pan, and touch gestures
- Auto-rotation with configurable speed, delay, and direction
- Poster image support with lazy loading and "click to load" mode
- Per-model load behavior: direct, poster + button, or lazy via IntersectionObserver
- Customizable Load Model button with configurable text, colors, and radius
- Bundled Draco geometry, KTX2/Basis Universal texture, and Meshopt decoders — no CDN needed
- Drag-and-drop model upload through the WordPress admin
- Conditional asset loading — scripts only enqueue on pages with a model shortcode
- Nonce-protected admin actions and strict file upload validation
- Full WordPress Coding Standards compliance, tested on WordPress 5.8 through 7.1
Choose Your Included Premium Addon:
- AR Addon — iOS Quick Look, Android Scene Viewer, and WebXR augmented reality
- Animation Addon — Play, pause, loop, and ping-pong glTF animation clips with crossfade transitions
- Loading Options Addon — Custom loading bars, percentage counters, and loading overlays
Each addon installs as a separate plugin from the ExpoXR update server via the
ExploreXR → Addons page. You can only activate one at a time. To use multiple addons simultaneously, upgrade to ExploreXR Premium.
Who Uses ExploreXR
- E-commerce stores — let shoppers rotate and inspect products before buying (AR available via included addon)
- Product designers and manufacturers — present technical models with precision and clarity
- Architecture and real estate teams — browser-based model presentations without external tools
- Agencies — a repeatable system for delivering 3D capability across multiple client sites
- Education and training teams — interactive 3D models embedded directly into course content
ExploreXR Premium — The Add-On Platform
Premium is not just "more features" — it is a different architecture. Where the free version gives you one addon, Premium is a structured add-on system: a lean core with optional capability modules you activate individually. Your site only loads the code you actually use.
Performance-Aware Architecture
Conditional asset loading, multiple loading strategies (direct, lazy, or poster-driven), and built-in Draco, Basis Universal, and Meshopt compression decoders ensure heavy 3D assets do not slow your site down. Heavy models, clean Core Web Vitals.
Modular Add-On System
A lean core with optional premium add-ons — AR, material variants, animation controls, WooCommerce integration, and more. Activate only the exact capabilities you need. Nothing else loads. No bloat.
Broad Ecosystem Compatibility
Complies strictly with WordPress coding standards and works natively with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, and major page builders — Elementor, Divi, and Avada. Tested against every WordPress release including WordPress 7.
Premium Plans:
- Pro — 3 addon slots
- Plus — 5 addon slots
- Ultra — Unlimited addons
All plans include priority support and multi-site licensing options (1 / 5 / 25 site plans).
Available Add-Ons:
- AR (Augmented Reality) — iOS Quick Look, Android Scene Viewer, and WebXR in one add-on
- Animation Control — Multi-clip playback with configurable crossfade transitions
- Annotations — Interactive hotspots, labels, dimension lines, and camera-targeted explanations
- Material Variants — Real-time color, finish, and model state switching without page reload
- Camera & Lighting — Expert camera constraints and HDRI environment lighting
- Post-Processing — Cinematic visual effects and filters applied directly to the viewer
- Loading Options — Custom loading bars, percentage counters, and loading overlays
- WooCommerce Integration — Attach 3D models directly to product pages
- Elementor Widget — Native drag-and-drop 3D viewer block inside the Elementor editor
- Divi Module — Native integration within the Divi visual builder
- Avada Integration — Fusion Element for Avada-based sites
- Draggable Viewer — User-repositionable viewer for advanced editorial layouts
- Mouse3D Cursor — 3D-aware pointer for interactive presentation experiences
All add-ons are included in
ExploreXR Premium plans.
Try Premium Free For 14 Days — No Credit Card Required.
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Supported Page Builders
ExploreXR works with:
- WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
- Classic Editor
- Elementor (free version: shortcode; Premium: native widget)
- Divi (free version: shortcode; Premium: native module)
- Avada / Fusion Builder (free version: shortcode; Premium: native element)
- Any shortcode-compatible builder
Resources
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard
- Search for ExploreXR
- Click Install Now then Activate
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin via the Plugins menu
Quick Start: Embed Your First 3D Model
- Go to ExploreXR → Create Model in the WordPress admin
- Upload a GLB or GLTF file (GLB recommended for best performance)
- Set viewer size, background, controls, and optional poster image
- Copy the generated shortcode (e.g.
[explorexr_model id="123"])
- Paste the shortcode into any post, page, widget, or page builder block
- Visit ExploreXR → Addons to install your included Premium Addon (AR, Animation, or Loading Options)
Full documentation: https://expoxr.com/explorexr/documentation/
1.3.6
WordPress 7.1 block editor compatibility, admin asset isolation, and safer server add-on installation. Update recommended for all users.
1.3.5
Security, lifecycle, upload validation, and performance fixes. Update recommended for all users.
1.3.4
Minor fixes and improvements.
1.3.3
Fixes an issue where clicking Deactivate on the Plugins page appeared to do nothing. Update recommended for all users.
1.3.2
Corrects the free-tier addon whitelist (AR, Animation, Loading Options), closes an addon-activation race condition, fixes the Loading Options color pickers, and removes legacy/dead code. Tested up to WordPress 7.0. Update recommended for all users.
1.3.1
Minor bug fixes and admin UI improvements. Update recommended for better user experience.
1.3.0
Initial free release with one included Premium Addon (AR, Animation, or Loading Options), compression decoders, per-model loading strategies, and customizable Load Model button. Recommended for all users.
1.2.0
Adds one included Premium Addon of your choice (AR Addon, Animation Addon, or Loading Options Addon) plus fixes GLB/GLTF file upload failures. Update recommended for all users.
1.1.0
Adds native Elementor, Divi, and Avada integrations plus a 14-day free trial for Premium. Update recommended.
1.0.6
Initial release. Install to start displaying interactive 3D models in WordPress.