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Scribd Doc Embedder

Uses the Scribd API to embed supported Scribd documents (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader.

By ericboles·Pdf·Free
3.7(3 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Scribd Doc Embedder is a WordPress pdf plugin with 200 active installations and a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for….

3.7/53 reviews
200active installs
11K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Adds 2 shortcodes so Scribd documents or documents supported by Scribd (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) can
be embedded into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader. These shortcodes provide functionality beyond the standard scribd
embed shortcode provided in Jetpack by WordPress.com.

Version 2 Now includes shortcode button and configurator in the editor so you easily enter the information you need to embed you documents. Take a look at the screenshots to see them.

[scribd-doc] Shortcode:

  • Allows you to embed a document that has been uploaded to Scribd.
  • The Scribd document can be public or private.
  • Requires both the document ID and the document key:
  • [scribd-doc doc=”DOCID” key=”KEY”]

[scribd-url] Shortcode:

  • Allows you to create a Scribd Reader from…
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Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

3.73 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • First version
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

ericbolesericboles
Plugin Info
Version
2.0
Last Updated
Jul 4, 2014
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
3.9.40
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
11K+
Added
Feb 23, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

pdfembedreaderscribdviewer

Developer

E
ericboles
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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