# Codulon STEP Viewer Lite

> Codulon STEP Viewer Lite has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Codulon STEP Viewer Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Lightweight STEP/STP viewer with rotate, pan, zoom, fit, shortcode and Gutenberg block support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 258
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+22% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** codulon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codulon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/codulon-step-viewer-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [3D viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/3d-viewer/) | #20 | 25 |
| [CAD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cad/) | #4 | 6 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,320 |
| [step](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/step/) | #7 | 8 |
| [stp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stp/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 3D viewer | >100 | 266 |
| CAD | #47 | 156 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 8,035 |
| step | >100 | 10,000 |
| stp | #3 | 15 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [3D Viewer Block – Bring Your Products to Life with Interactive 3D](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/3d-viewer-block/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 4, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [3D viewer by Visody](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visody-3d-product-viewer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 17, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PausAR – 3D and AR for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pausar-3d-ar-for-elementor/) | 300+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [3D Viewer – glb/gltf Viewer by WPSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-3d-model-viewer/) | 90+ | — | Sep 5, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 5 | [3D Viewer Online](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/3dvieweronline-wp/) | 40+ | — | Feb 14, 2025 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Press3D](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press3d/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Holostep: 3D viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/holostep/) | 20+ | — | Oct 19, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [PausAR – 3D and AR Viewer Metrics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pausar-metrics/) | 20+ | — | Oct 10, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [ModelVista – 3D Model Viewer for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modelvista-3d-viewer/) | 20+ | — | Apr 7, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [3D Viewer – 3D Model Viewer – Augmented Reality – Virtual Try On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ar-vr-3d-model-try-on/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 8, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codulon STEP Viewer Lite free?
Yes. Codulon STEP Viewer Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Codulon STEP Viewer Lite safe to use in 2026?
Codulon STEP Viewer Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Codulon STEP Viewer Lite?
Codulon STEP Viewer Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 258 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Codulon STEP Viewer Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Codulon STEP Viewer Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Codulon STEP Viewer Lite need?
Codulon STEP Viewer Lite requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Codulon STEP Viewer Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 20, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Codulon STEP Viewer Lite?
Codulon STEP Viewer Lite is developed and maintained by codulon.

### What are the best alternatives to Codulon STEP Viewer Lite?
The most popular alternatives to Codulon STEP Viewer Lite are 3D Viewer Block (1K+ installs), 3D viewer by Visody (1K+ installs) and PausAR (300+ installs).


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