ExploreXR Plugin Documentation
This guide explains how to install, configure, and use ExploreXR to display interactive 3D models on your WordPress website in a clean, performant, and future-proof way.
ExploreXR Free is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to:
The Free version is ideal for testing, demos, portfolios, and simple product or project presentations.
Before installing, make sure your environment meets the following requirements:
WordPress 6.0 or higher
Supported 3D formats:
Option A: Install via WordPress Plugin Directory
Option B: Manual Upload
ExploreXR does not embed models directly from the Media Library.
Instead, each model is created and managed inside ExploreXR.
To create a new model, go to:
WordPress Admin → ExploreXR → Create New Model
On the “Create New Model” page, you can:
Once saved, the model is registered in ExploreXR and ready to be embedded.
ExploreXR uses a single, clean shortcode format:
Invalid model ID.
Important notes:
This design keeps your content clean and future-proof.
All viewer settings are configured directly in the WordPress admin.
To edit a model’s behavior, go to:
ExploreXR → Browse Models → Edit
On the Edit 3D Model page, you can configure the following options:
These fields help with organization, accessibility, and SEO.
Any changes made here are automatically applied everywhere the shortcode is used — no need to edit pages or posts.
The Loading Options allow you to control how 3D models are loaded and displayed on your website.
These settings help optimize performance, loading time, and user experience, especially on pages with large or multiple models.
All loading options are configured in the WordPress admin on the Edit 3D Model page.
These settings control how the loading state of a 3D model is displayed to the user.
Choose how loading feedback is shown while the model is loading:
Loading Bar Only
Displays a visual progress bar during loading.
Percentage Counter Only
Displays a numeric loading percentage.
Loading Bar and Percentage
Displays both a progress bar and a percentage counter.
For advanced styling, animations, and visual effects, consider upgrading to ExploreXR Premium.
Lazy loading improves initial page load times by loading content only when it is needed.
Enable lazy loading for poster images
When enabled, poster images are loaded only when they are about to enter the viewport, reducing initial page load time and improving performance on long pages.
Large 3D models can significantly affect loading performance.
These settings allow you to define special behavior for larger files.
Default value: 16 MB
Models larger than this value are treated as large models and will use the behavior selected below.
Choose how ExploreXR handles models that exceed the size threshold:
Load directly (Default)
The model loads automatically, regardless of file size.
Show poster with load button
Displays the poster image with a button.
The model loads only after the user clicks the button.
Lazy load when visible
The model loads automatically only when it is about to enter the viewport.
These options help balance performance, bandwidth usage, and user control, especially on mobile devices or slower connections.
For best performance and user experience:
ExploreXR Premium is currently in development and will introduce modular add-ons and advanced features.
More add-ons and improvements will be released over time.
Let users reposition 3D viewers directly on the page.
– Drag & reposition models on frontend
– Optional position memory
– Boundary constraints for layouts
Upgrade visual quality with advanced rendering effects.
Bloom
Depth of Field (DOF)
Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)
Tone mapping & color grading
Enhance realism with environment and lighting presets.
– Background presets
– Reflection and ambience controls
– Environment lighting adjustments
– Visual consistency across models
Create smooth morph transitions between model states.
– Morph between different model versions or states
– Trigger via buttons or scroll
– Adjustable timing & easing curves
– Seamless visual transitions
Add smooth mouse-driven camera movement for desktop users.
– Mouse-based camera rotation
– Optional zoom behavior
– Subtle parallax-style interaction
– Lightweight & performance-friendly
Improve troubleshooting and support workflows.
– System & environment diagnostics
– Version and compatibility checks
– Active add-on status overview
– Debug information for support requests
WordPress Support Forum:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/explorexr/
GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/DragneelMC1988/ExploreXR
ExpoXR Support:
https://expoxr.com/explorexr/support/
If you enjoy ExploreXR Free:
Thank you for using ExploreXR.
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