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FlippingBook

By FlippingBook

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

FlippingBook Review - In-Depth Analysis

Embed PDFs as interactive flipbooks in WordPress. FlippingBook transforms static PDFs into engaging, trackable digital documents.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

FlippingBook Plugin is a flipbook PDF viewer solution. It allows you to embed flipbooks made via FlippingBook Online or FlippingBook Publisher into WordPress in one step, without any extra fuss.

You don’t have to be make do with embedding PDFs anymore—turn them into responsive interactive HTML5 flipbooks instead and then use the plugin to embed them into a webpage in a click. Your flipbook magazine or brochure will become a seamless feature of your website, ready to engage.

FlippingBook helps create all kinds of digital documents for more than 50,000 customers around the world. If you’re new to the format, check out our PDF flipbook examples and get inspired to create your own 3D flipbook.

If you’re a FlippingBook user, copy the link to the PDF flipbook you want to embed. Go to the admin panel of your WordPress website. Find FlippingBook Plugin through the Plugin menu and activate it. Now you can simply paste your flipbook sharing link into the body of your post, and the link will be converted into a neat oEmbed automatically.

If you’ve never used FlippingBook before, sign up for FlippingBook and create your first flipbook—just upload your PDF and customize it. Copy the sharing link to your flipbook when it’s ready. Go to the admin panel of your WordPress website. Find FlippingBook Plugin through the Plugin menu and activate it. Now you can simply paste your flipbook sharing link into the body of your post, and the link will be converted into a neat oEmbed automatically.

You can tweak the settings of your oEmbed via the admin page of your WordPress website. These settings allow you to make the FlippingBook oEmbeds responsive. Instead of having a default size, your embeds will fill the container by width and retain the ratio specified in the oEmbed ratio field.

Comparing to Alternatives

FlippingBook is one of several plugins offering flipbook functionality, with a few notable alternatives available that provide similar features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Responsive and effective customer support with quick, knowledgeable responses
Smooth and enjoyable user experience for end customers
Valuable tool for online learning and business presentations
Demonstrates clear business value and potential use cases
Works well with multiple WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Price considered high relative to service offered
Some admin panel links lead to 404 errors indicating maintenance issues
Plugin updates are infrequent, with last update several months ago
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent version, indicating past risk

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mostly positive with 75% five-star ratings, praising support and functionality, but a quarter of users express concerns mainly about pricing and plugin maintenance.

Positive highlights

"Customer support is really great and useful, they respond quickly and know exactly how to help you effectively." — madeline2016
"Great product, great support. Thanks for providing me with valuable business solutions for my clients." — brucegraham
"The software works really well and our customers really enjoy this new digital tool." — madeline2016
"Every time I demonstrate FlippingBook, conversations start and customers see possibilities." — brucegraham

Common complaints

Price is very high for the kind of service offered

Weaknesses

Plugin appears abandoned with some admin links leading to 404 errors
Last update was 7 months ago, raising concerns about ongoing maintenance
Past security vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a polished flipbook plugin with strong customer support and proven business value, especially in online learning or digital presentations.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a budget-friendly solution or requiring a plugin with frequent updates and active maintenance may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic flipbook functionality suitable for standard use cases.

Pro version

Premium features likely include enhanced customization, additional templates, and priority support, though exact details are not specified.

Final Verdict

FlippingBook delivers a solid flipbook experience with excellent customer support and clear value for business and educational users. However, concerns about pricing, infrequent updates, and past security issues should be considered before adoption.

While it stands out among alternatives for support and usability, potential users should weigh the cost and maintenance status against their needs and consider other plugins if budget or active development is a priority.