# FlippingBook

> FlippingBook has 2K+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 532 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FlippingBook works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**Embed PDFs into your WordPress site as interactive flipbooks. Attractive and trackable, flipbooks are a great alternative to static PDFs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 66,207
- **Downloads (30 days):** 532 (-10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+, PHP 5.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** FlippingBook (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sergey-chernov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flippingbook/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/catalog/) | #4 | 90 |
| [embed pdf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed-pdf/) | #10 | 21 |
| [flipbook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flipbook/) | #5 | 29 |
| [page flip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-flip/) | #1 | 8 |
| [pdf viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pdf-viewer/) | #11 | 48 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| catalog | >100 | 2,513 |
| embed pdf | #45 | 687 |
| flipbook | #14 | 57 |
| page flip | #24 | 672 |
| pdf viewer | #43 | 351 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 60.9%
- 2.0: 30.6%
- 1.3: 7%
- 1.2: 1.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [eCommerce Product Catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ecommerce-product-catalog/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (269) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimate Product Catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-product-catalogue/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (233) | Sep 23, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [External Store for Shopify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-shopify/) | 2K+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Feb 22, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Catalog for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-catalog-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | May 18, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Catalog for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catalog-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Dec 16, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Product Catalog Simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-x/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [PDF Catalog for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-catalog-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Jul 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [wModes – Catalog Mode, Product Pricing, Enquiry Forms & Promotions / for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catalog-mode-pricing-enquiry-forms-promotions/) | 900+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 8, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [Library Bookshelves](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/library-bookshelves/) | 500+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Mar 1, 2025 | 29/100 |
| 11 | [Free PDF to Flipbook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/free-pdf-to-flipbook/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 24, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlippingBook free?
Yes. FlippingBook is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FlippingBook safe to use in 2026?
FlippingBook works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FlippingBook?
FlippingBook is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 66,207 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 532 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FlippingBook work with WordPress 7.1?
FlippingBook is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does FlippingBook need?
FlippingBook requires PHP 5.5.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was FlippingBook last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on April 1, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes FlippingBook?
FlippingBook is developed and maintained by FlippingBook.

### What are the best alternatives to FlippingBook?
The most popular alternatives to FlippingBook are eCommerce Product Catalog (7K+ installs), Ultimate Product Catalog (4K+ installs) and External Store for Shopify (2K+ installs).


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