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Easy 3D Viewer

By fuzzoid

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Easy 3D Viewer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy to use WordPress/WooCommerce product 3D viewer. It allows for visual shortcode creation and supports various 3D model formats.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Easy 3D Viewer is a simple WordPress and WooCommerce product 3D viewer. It features a visual shortcode builder that lets you upload 3D models and customize settings such as color, background, reflection, light sources, and shadows. The shortcode can be easily inserted into any page or post.

The plugin integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, adding a new 'Product model' box in the product admin area. It supports multiple file types including STL, OBJ/MTL, and GLTF/GLB, making it versatile for different 3D models.

With the PRO version, additional features are available such as support for WRL and 3MF files, model compression for faster loading, and the ability to convert models into various formats like PNG and animated GIFs. The demo can be viewed online to see the plugin in action.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy 3D Viewer competes with other 3D model display plugins, offering a straightforward solution for showcasing 3D models on WordPress sites. It stands out with its ease of use and premium features but faces competition from similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly interface with minimal setup required
Supports multiple 3D file formats including GLB
Premium version offers enhanced features at a reasonable price
Good support responsiveness
Clean and modern GUI design

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability in a third-party library
Some issues with rendering colors in GLB files
Controls can be difficult to use for camera centering
Files displayed can be downloaded by visitors easily

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings (75%) and a few low ratings (25%), users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and functionality, though some have noted specific technical and security concerns.

Positive highlights

'Very easy to use and the premium version is not that expensive. Support was fast and good!' - mstalpers
'Good but files can be downloaded by visitors' - traviz_pl
'Great ‘n amazing plugin with good interpretation of GLB files and clean GUI.' - crisantopovis
'Free version has necessary settings like transparency, gloss, shadow, and color.' - dimon8x
'Works good with .gltf files and requests for added support and security features.' - akshaygadekar02

Common complaints

Does not render color of GLB files properly; controls are hard to use for centering the camera

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability in prettyPhoto JavaScript library
GLB color rendering issues
User interface controls can be unintuitive
3D model files can be easily downloaded by visitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking an easy-to-use 3D model viewer plugin with essential features and affordable premium options, especially those comfortable managing minor security considerations.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust security protections for 3D models or flawless color rendering in GLB files, or those needing advanced camera control features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic 3D model viewing capabilities with essential customization options like transparency, gloss, shadow, and color adjustments.

Pro version

The premium version offers enhanced features, improved support, and possibly additional file format support, providing better value for users needing more advanced functionality.

Final Verdict

Easy 3D Viewer is a solid choice for WordPress users looking to display 3D models with minimal hassle and good support. Its strengths lie in ease of use, reasonable pricing for the pro version, and a clean interface, making it appealing for many users.

However, potential buyers should be aware of its medium-level security vulnerability, issues with GLB color rendering, and the ease with which visitors can download displayed files. Users with high security needs or requiring flawless GLB support may want to consider alternatives.