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Document Viewer – Embed Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDFs Instantly

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Document Viewer – Embed Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDFs Instantly

Description

The Most Reliable Document Viewer for WordPress – Trusted by Thousands of Users

Document Viewer lets you embed Microsoft Office files and PDFs right inside posts, pages, and custom templates β€” with no need for additional software or plugins.

Whether you want to display a syllabus, project file, brochure, spreadsheet, presentation, or any document on your WordPress site, this plugin provides a smooth, responsive, and user-friendly viewing experience.

The plugin supports Google Doc Viewer and Microsoft Online Viewer, allowing easy embedding through shortcodes or Gutenberg block. Just upload a file generate shortcode insert anywhere done.

The Pro version unlocks cloud integrations (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox), extra viewing controls, and enhanced security options like disabling right-click.

Perfect for: educators, corporate sites, portfolios, publishers, agencies, product manuals, documentation systems, and more.

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Key Features (Free)

– Supports Multiple Viewers: Choose between Google Doc Viewer or Microsoft Online Viewer for better compatibility.

– Embed Office Files Seamlessly: Display Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files directly inside your pages.

– Fully Responsive: Works perfectly across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

– Customizable Layout: Adjust width and height to match your site design.

– Gutenberg Block Support: Add documents visually using the block editor.

– No Conversion Needed: Upload your file as-is β€” the viewer handles everything.

Pro Features

Upgrade to Document Viewer Pro and unlock premium document control and cloud integration.

What’s Included in Pro?

– Google Drive File Picker
Select files directly from your Google Drive account. No need to upload manually β€” just browse your drive, pick a file, and embed instantly.

– Dropbox File Picker
Connect your Dropbox account to choose documents from your cloud storage. The embedded document will always display the latest version.
– View Docs via Google Doc Viewer
Use Google’s online viewer for smoother, faster rendering of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and more. Offers better compatibility and performance in many cases.

– Enable/Disable Pop-Out Option
Decide if visitors can open the document in a new tab or pop-out window. Keeps users on your page when needed or allows full-screen viewing if preferred.

– Show/Hide File Name Header
Choose whether to display the file name above the embedded document. Keep your design clean or maintain privacy as needed.

– Show/Hide Download Button
Control whether users can download the document. Useful for protecting course materials, confidential files, or premium content.

– Disable Right-Click (Content Protection)
Prevent visitors from right-clicking on the document to save, copy, or download it. Adds an extra layer of content protection.

– More Viewer Customization Settings
Fine-tune how your documents are displayed, including scroll behavior, frame borders, responsive heights, clean embed mode, and other visual settings.

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User Feedback

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressively Stable

❛❛Nice wp plugin ever. I’ve use it for 4 years.❜❜

aircess

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job well.

❛❛This plugin works fine❜❜

muhammadarooj

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What I Need

❛❛***I am a theatre director and I use my website to communicate with my performers and technical crews.

I wanted to SHOW them documents in situ as well as enable them to easily download them and, after looking at other solutions, this plugin is PERFECT for this.

I am delighted with it and cannot recommend it highly enough.***❜❜

jfortune

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How It Works

– Your Document will be embed in your site, blog via a iframe which is service of Office Web Viewer

– This plugin use Office Web Viewer service of Microsoft Read More About Office Web viewer
– Terms Of Service : Microsoft’s Terms of service
– Privacy Policy: Microsoft’s Privacy Policy

πŸ“˜ How to Use – Quick Start Guide

  1. Install & activate the plugin
  2. Go to: Office Viewer Add New
  3. Upload a document
  4. Configure viewer settings
  5. Copy the shortcode
  6. Paste into any post, page, or widget

Your document is now fully embedded!

Use Cases

  • Document previews before download
  • School/college syllabus viewer
  • Product manuals or guides
  • Employee onboarding documents
  • Business reports & spreadsheets
  • Presentations and pitch decks
  • PDF books, brochures, and catalogs

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Screenshots

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    Office Viewer Admin Menu
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    Gutenberg Block Support
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    Add New Document
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    Document Settings
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    Dropbox & Google Drive API Integration

Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

  • Document Viewer You can Embed Microsoft Word, Excel And Powerpodint File in wordpress Using 'Document Viewer for Office' Plugin.

Installation

You can install this plugin in several ways

  1. Install via WordPress Dashboard:

    • Go to Plugins Add New
    • Search for β€œDocument Viewer for Office” (by bPlugins)
    • Click Install Now Activate
  2. Manual Installation:

    • Upload ZIP File:
      1. Download the plugin ZIP
      2. Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
      3. Select ZIP Install Now Activate
  3. Upload via FTP:

    1. Download and extract the plugin ZIP
    2. Upload the extracted folder to wp-content/plugins/
    3. Activate via Plugins menu

FAQ

What types of documents can I embed?

You can embed Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files.

What file extensions are supported?

.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf

Does it work with any theme?

Yes, it works with all standard WordPress themes.

How can I support the plugin?

You may donate here: https://gum.co/wpdonate

Where do I report security issues?

Please report security bugs through the Patchstack VDP:
https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb774-c5c5-4253-bec9-fd5a4210d09b

Reviews

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October 9, 2022
I am a theatre director and I use my website to communicate with my performers and technical crews. I wanted to SHOW them documents in situ as well as enable them to easily download them and, after looking at other solutions, this plugin is PERFECT for this. I am delighted with it and cannot recommend it highly enough.
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August 26, 2022
I needed to be able to embed externally hosted PDF documents into my wordpress posts and pages while preserving the embedded clickable links in those documents. This plugin does what I need, including offering viewers the ability to download the document. five stars
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Contributors & Developers

“Document Viewer – Embed Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDFs Instantly” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

2.3.3 – 8 November 2025

  • Updated Block – Editor upload options

2.3.2 – 10 October 2025

  • Added modern dashboard and improvements

2.3.1 – 12 July 2025

  • Fixed issues

2.3.0 – 10 May 2025

  • Fixed textdomain issue
  • Added powerful Gutenberg block

2.2.10 – 29 Jan 2025

  • Updated WordPress SDK

2.2.9 – 04 July 2024

  • Updated WordPress SDK

2.2.7

  • Updated Freemius WordPress SDK

2.2.5

  • Updated Freemius WordPress SDK

2.2.4

  • Fixed height issue

2.2.3

  • Fixed security issue
  • Improved performance

2.0.9

  • Added PDF viewer support
  • Improved performance

1.1

  • Added document management screen
  • Improved performance
  • Gutenberg block support

1.0

  • Initial Release