DearFlip – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer
by DearHive · Uncategorized
DearFlip creates a PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF viewer, PDF embed for WordPress sites. Create impressive and realistic 3D flipbooks with PDFs.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
200K+
≈220K estimated
Momentum
-11%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 75/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Install conversion
How it's measured →6.2%
of downloads still active
At least 200K of 3.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,786 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 36 reviews to 2026-10-14Reviewers are broadly happy with how easy it is to use and the polished flip effect, with several praising support, though a couple of recent reports mention a file access error and a Google Drive conflict, plus an iOS loading quirk.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 55 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 194 reviews, weighted for review count to 4.7★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
3 of 4 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
28
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
6%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf embed | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| flip book your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pdf viewer your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| flipbook your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pdf flipbook your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 3d flipbook your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pdfs | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| web pdf viewer | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 3d web viewer | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 3d flip book | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pdf to flip book | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| embed pdf | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| #3 | #3 | down 1 | |
| viewer | #3 | #2 | down 2 |
| responsive pdf viewer | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| 3d viewer | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| wp to pdf | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| wp pdf | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| post viewer | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| page to pdf | #3 | #3 | 0 |
499 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 463 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Already on top for “pdfs”, “embed pdf” and “viewer”. #2, #3 and #3 without listing them. A tag would change little there; your slots are better spent on a search you don't yet win.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,491 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 270.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.4.37 · 9 Sep 2026
23
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 74% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago and the previous band took 3.2 years to cross, so the real count is still just over 200K.
Install history since 1 Feb 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ av4mo ago
Doing a happy dance! This plugin solves just SO many issues I was struggling with, it’s just awesome. Thanks so much!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fatihuzun4mo ago
thank you
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ konstantinoslivon5mo ago
Thank you for this wonderful plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ravikjoshiwp5mo ago
Excellent plug-in that serves the purpose very aesthetically. However, there is one issue where, on iOS, the flipbook doesn’t load initially. You have to tap a finger or scroll to make it visible. But that’s a minor irritant. Hope the developers will address the issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cwatrelot5mo ago
Le rendu est très agréable et fluide (après un temps de chargement non négligeable).La version gratuite est déjà très complète. La version payante est cependant nécessaire pour que les liens soient actifs.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ prre6mo ago
Mooie plugin, werk er heel graag mee
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Johan6mo ago
As an author, I wanted to offer the readers PDF outtakes from books in an accessible and attractive way, instead of just plain text on a separate page. The plugin is very customizable and easy to embed in your pages and even in your Woocommerce product pages, offering customers a browsable preview. I really don’t have anything negative to say. It does what it was made to do and it does it well. This topic was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by Johan.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ picaruco7mo ago
A classic way to display pdf docs + a wealth of options. Well done. Thank you 🙏
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.4.30 Fix: Fixes Vulnerability CVE-2026-49047. 2.4.30
- — Version 2.4.27 Fix: Fixes Vulnerability CVE-2026-2569 Fix: PageMode issue in documents with 1 or 2 pages Add: WordPress 5.9 tested 2.4.27
- — Version 2.4.20 Fix: Cache plugins conflict 2.4.20
- — Version 2.4.13 Fix: Hash detection improved Fix: Play sound only when the page flips 2.4.13
- — Version 2.4.11 Fix: Warning in pages where there is no $post global variable Improve: Hash navigation improved. Hash is only updated when the share button is clicked. 2.4.11
- — Version 2.3.75 Fix: Unwanted code in footer 2.3.75
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 11 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.4.37). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.30 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via '.dvcss' Element Class Attribute ↗2026-09-04 CVE-2026-8623 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.4.30 Patched in 2.4.37
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.30 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via '.df-element' Element Inner HTML ↗2026-09-04 CVE-2026-8625 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.4.30 Patched in 2.4.37
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.20 - Authenticated (Auhtor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PDF Page Labels ↗2026-03-10 CVE-2026-2569 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.4.20 Patched in 2.4.27
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer <= 2.3.65 - DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'pdf-source' ↗2025-06-30 CVE-2025-5314 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.3.65 Patched in 2.3.67
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer <= 2.3.52 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-01-07 CVE-2024-11830 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.3.52 Patched in 2.3.53
- Patched Medium · 6.1 PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer – DearFlip <= 2.3.32 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-10-23 CVE-2024-8717 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.3.32 Patched in 2.3.42
- 2024-05-20 CVE-2024-4367 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.15.5 Patched in 1.15.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 DearFlip <= 2.2.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via force_fit ↗2024-03-25 CVE-2024-29807 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.26 Patched in 2.2.27
- Patched Medium · 5.4 PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook – DearFlip <= 2.2.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-02-02 CVE-2024-0895 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.26 Patched in 2.2.27
- Patched Medium · 6.4 PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook WordPress – DearFlip Lite <= 1.7.12 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-09-15 CVE-2021-24732 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.12 Patched in 1.7.13
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 20 languages, 13 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
This plugin’s searches fall outside the topics measured so far. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "DearFlip creates a PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF viewer, PDF embed for WordPress sites. Create impressive..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("suitable for", "if you have", "ideal for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Google Analytics, Zoom.
- ✓ Headings and lists 10 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,400 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "flip book" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-03-25 100K+ → 200K+ up after 1155 days in tier
- 2023-01-25 90K+ → 100K+ up after 99 days in tier
- 2022-10-18 80K+ → 90K+ up after 78 days in tier
- 2022-08-01 70K+ → 80K+ up after 122 days in tier
- 2022-04-01 60K+ → 70K+ up after 90 days in tier
- 2022-01-01 50K+ → 60K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2021-10-01 40K+ → 50K+ up after 121 days in tier
- 2021-06-02 30K+ → 40K+ up after 93 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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PDF Flipbook Heyzine 1K+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
PDF Flipbook, WPBakery Addon – Unreal FlipBook 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 4 shared tags B -
TNC FlipBook 3D – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder 400+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags B -
SoftIcon Flipbook – PDF Flipbook & Magazine Viewer 60+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags
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