STL Viewer
v1.1by christian.loelkes · updated 11 years ago
With a simple shortcode you can enable and embed a WebGL viewer to show 3d stl files.
- Rank
- #15,579
- Down22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 130
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.3K
- 8,298 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
STL Viewer at a glance
STL Viewer is a WordPress plugin by christian.loelkes with 100+ active installs, the #15,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 15, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 11 plugins tagged “3D printing”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | STL Viewer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 130 · -6.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 139 |
Rank over time
#15,579 · down 142 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,579 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,557 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,517 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,479 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,445 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,405 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,395 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,413 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,483 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,411 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,441 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,464 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,437 |
Growth %
Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.75% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.53% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.50% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.04% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 17, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 15, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about STL Viewer
How many websites use STL Viewer?
STL Viewer is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has STL Viewer been downloaded?
8,298 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was STL Viewer last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 15, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is STL Viewer compatible with the latest WordPress?
STL Viewer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is STL Viewer still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does STL Viewer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to STL Viewer?
The plugins most like STL Viewer, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 130 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 8.3K |
| Author | christian.loelkes |
| First released | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2015 |
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