ExploreXR

Free 3D model viewer for WordPress with AR or animation support. Embed GLB, GLTF, and USDZ models, plus choose one Premium Addon.

60+ active installs

5.0

(1 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping ExploreXR running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 7.1

Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.

Last updated

8 days ago

At least 17.6 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.4

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.8

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

60+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how ExploreXR is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Well maintained

Not enough public feedback to put a confident number on this one. Little public feedback — score rests mostly on release activity. What we can see is below.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 8 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

20 / 20

Tested to WP 7.1 (current).

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

10 / 15

5.0/5 across 1 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

1 of 5 measures had too little evidence to score. They are left out of the total rather than counted as zero — otherwise a plugin would be marked down for being small rather than for being poorly kept.Measured 2026-09-13 from the WordPress.org plugin registry.

Ratings

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

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.

Live Demo | Documentation | Pricing

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.
Request your free trial

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

Third-Party Libraries

Google Model Viewer

License: Apache 2.0
Source: https://github.com/google/model-viewer
Purpose: Core 3D rendering engine used to display GLB, GLTF, and USDZ files in the browser

Draco Geometry Compression

License: Apache 2.0
Source: https://github.com/google/draco
Purpose: Decoding support for Draco-compressed 3D geometry — reduces model file size significantly

Basis Universal Texture Compression

License: Apache 2.0
Source: https://github.com/BinomialLLC/basis_universal
Purpose: Decoding support for Basis Universal compressed textures — improves texture loading performance

Meshoptimizer

License: MIT
Source: https://github.com/zeux/meshoptimizer
Purpose: Decoding support for meshopt-compressed geometry and attributes

All libraries are GPL-compatible and bundled locally. No CDN dependency or external request is required to render 3D models.

Privacy Policy

ExploreXR does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All 3D rendering occurs entirely within the visitor’s browser using locally bundled libraries. No external tracking, analytics, or user data collection is performed by this plugin.

For premium license validation, only a license key is transmitted to ExpoXR servers. No personal user data is included. See the ExpoXR Privacy Policy for full details.

Support

Free support via the WordPress.org support forum:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/explorexr/

Premium support and documentation:
https://expoxr.com/support/

Credits

What is the difference between the free version and Premium?

The free version includes a 3D viewer plus one Premium Addon of your choice (AR, Animation, or Loading Options). ExploreXR Premium is a full add-on platform built on a modular architecture, giving you 3, 5, or unlimited addon slots depending on your plan — including material variants, WooCommerce integration, native page builder widgets, and more.

How many addons can I run on the free version?

Exactly one, from the curated list: AR Addon, Animation Addon, or Loading Options Addon. Activating a second one will be blocked with a notice. To use multiple addons simultaneously, upgrade to ExploreXR Premium.

Which 3D file formats does ExploreXR support?

GLB, GLTF, and USDZ. GLB (binary GLTF) is the recommended format — it is self-contained, loads faster, and has the broadest device support. USDZ is optimized for iOS AR workflows.

How do I embed a 3D model on a WordPress page?

Create a model under ExploreXR → Create Model, then paste the shortcode [explorexr_model id="123"] into any post, page, widget, or page builder block. That is all.

Does ExploreXR require coding knowledge?

No. The entire workflow — uploading models, configuring the viewer, embedding on pages — is handled through the WordPress admin interface. No PHP, JavaScript, or CSS knowledge is required.

Does it work on all devices and browsers?

Yes. ExploreXR works on all modern browsers and devices that support WebGL, including desktop (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), tablet, and mobile.

Will 3D models slow down my WordPress site?

Not when configured correctly. ExploreXR uses conditional asset loading (scripts only load on pages with a 3D model), multiple loading strategies (direct, lazy, and poster-driven for large files), and locally bundled decoders — so models are compressed and loading is deferred until needed.

Does ExploreXR work with Elementor, Divi, and Avada?

Yes. The free version works with all three via shortcode. ExploreXR Premium adds native drag-and-drop widgets and modules for Elementor, Divi, and Avada.

Is AR (Augmented Reality) included in the free version?

Yes! AR is available as one of the three included Premium Addons. Install the AR Addon from ExploreXR → Addons to get iOS Quick Look, Android Scene Viewer, and WebXR support.

Why can I not install other ExploreXR addons?

The free version is locked to three included Premium Addons: AR Addon, Animation Addon, and Loading Options Addon. Any additional addons or multiple-addon setups require ExploreXR Premium.

Can I run ExploreXR and ExploreXR Premium at the same time?

No. If Premium is activated, the free plugin self-deactivates to prevent conflicts. Your models and meta data are preserved.

Is ExploreXR compatible with WooCommerce?

WooCommerce product page integration is available in ExploreXR Premium.

Is there a free trial for Premium?

Yes. You can try all premium add-ons free for 14 days — no credit card required. Request your trial here.

Is ExploreXR compatible with WordPress 7?

Yes. ExploreXR is tested against WordPress 7.x and follows WordPress Coding Standards to ensure long-term compatibility across every major WordPress release.

What happens to my models if I deactivate the plugin?

Your model files and all settings are preserved. Deactivating the plugin does not delete any data. Reactivate and everything will be exactly as you left it.

Where can I get support?

Free support is available on the WordPress.org support forum. Premium users have access to priority support via expoxr.com/support/.

Plugin details

Version1.3.6

Last updated2026-09-05 10:23am GMT

Added2025-11-28

Requires WordPress5.8

Tested up to7.1

Requires PHP7.4

Tags on WordPress.org

3D model viewer

Augmented Reality

glb

gltf

wooCommerce 3d

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ExploreXR

Free 3D model viewer for WordPress with AR or animation support. Embed GLB, GLTF, and USDZ models, plus choose one Premium Addon.

60+ active installs

5.0

(1 ratings)

Free on WordPress.org

View on WordPress.org Support forum

Will this break my store?

What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping ExploreXR running.

WordPress compatibility

Tested to 7.1

Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.

Last updated

8 days ago

At least 17.6 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.

Requires PHP

7.4

Your host must be running at least this version.

Requires WordPress

5.8

Contributors

1

A single maintainer. Worth knowing if the plugin is load-bearing for your store.

60+ active installsWordPress.org reports installs in bands, not exact counts.

Maintenance & trust

Scored on how ExploreXR is looked after — not on how many stores run it.

Well maintained

Not enough public feedback to put a confident number on this one. Little public feedback — score rests mostly on release activity. What we can see is below.

Maintenance

35 / 35

Updated 8 days ago.

WordPress compatibility

20 / 20

Tested to WP 7.1 (current).

Support responsiveness

Not enough data

Only 0 support thread(s) — not enough to judge.

Merchant satisfaction

10 / 15

5.0/5 across 1 rating(s).

Listing transparency

10 / 10

Provides: screenshots, description, homepage

Ratings

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Every rating WordPress.org holds for this plugin, not a sample. Written reviews live in the plugin's WordPress.org reviews forum.

ExploreXR — Free 3D Model Viewer for WordPress.

For multi-addon production setups, upgrade to ExploreXR Premium for 3, 5, or unlimited addons.

Live Demo | Documentation | Pricing

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

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