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Maintained Tested up to 7.0.7 #67 in 3d

InkToPaw 3D Model Block

Lightweight Gutenberg-native 3D model viewer block for standard GLB and GLTF files. Free forever, with no pro tier and no paywalls.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d51▲ +30.8% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score49/100Fair
All-time downloads193Since Jun 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.3PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d16▲ +100% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

InkToPaw 3D Model Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day30Jun 25, 2026
Last 12 months196

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where InkToPaw 3D Model Block stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
3d >100 960 Best 3d plugins →
block >100 10,000 Best block plugins →
glb #31 75 Best glb plugins →
gltf #24 55 Best gltf plugins →
gutenberg >100 7,861 Best gutenberg plugins →

About InkToPaw 3D Model Block

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

InkToPaw 3D Model Block adds a lightweight 3D model viewer block for WordPress. It is built for creators who want simple Gutenberg-native display for GLB and GLTF models without a heavy builder workflow.

The block includes presentation controls for background style, material preset, exposure, shadow intensity, sizing, border radius, camera controls, auto rotate, and showcase details. It can help plain, stock, or unmaterialed GLB and GLTF models feel more presentable with cleaner staging and viewer defaults.

Supports standard GLB and GLTF model viewing. For best compatibility, export files with uncompressed geometry and standard textures.

InkToPaw 3D Model Block is free forever. There is no pro tier, no paywall, and no locked upgrade path for the core creative display experience.

Installation

  1. Upload the inktopaw-3d-model-block folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
  3. Add the 3D Model block from the Media block category.
  4. Choose a GLB or GLTF model from the media library and adjust the block settings in the editor sidebar.

Frequently asked questions

Is InkToPaw 3D Model Block free?

Yes. InkToPaw 3D Model Block is free forever, with no pro tier and no paywalls.

What model formats does InkToPaw 3D Model Block support?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block supports standard GLB and GLTF model files. For best compatibility, use uncompressed geometry and standard textures.

Can it help simple stock models look better?

Yes. The block includes simple presentation controls for backgrounds, lighting, shadows, sizing, and showcase options, so plain or stock GLB and GLTF files can be displayed with a cleaner frontend presentation.

Does InkToPaw 3D Model Block require a page builder?

No. InkToPaw 3D Model Block is a Gutenberg-native block.

Does InkToPaw 3D Model Block load remote viewer scripts?

No. InkToPaw 3D Model Block bundles the model-viewer runtime locally. Version 1 is for standard GLB and GLTF viewing. Draco, Basis, KTX2, and WebAssembly decoder assets are not bundled.

Who is InkToPaw 3D Model Block for?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block is for creators who want a simple, lightweight way to display 3D models in WordPress.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial WordPress.org release.
  • Adds a Gutenberg-native 3D Model block for standard GLB and GLTF files.
  • Bundles the model-viewer runtime locally without remote viewer scripts.
  • Adds editor controls for background, material preset, exposure, shadow intensity, sizing, border radius, camera controls, auto rotate, and showcase display.
  • Includes clean frontend presentation defaults for plain, stock, or unmaterialed GLB and GLTF models.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Insert the 3D Model block and choose a GLB or GLTF file to begin.
Insert the 3D Model block and choose a GLB or GLTF file to begin.
Customize background, material, sizing, shadows, and showcase options from the block sidebar.
Customize background, material, sizing, shadows, and showcase options from the block…
Display plain or stock GLB and GLTF models with a clean frontend presentation.
Display plain or stock GLB and GLTF models with a clean frontend presentation.

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FAQ

InkToPaw 3D Model Block: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is InkToPaw 3D Model Block free?

Yes. InkToPaw 3D Model Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is InkToPaw 3D Model Block safe to use in 2026?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

How many websites use InkToPaw 3D Model Block?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 193 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

Does InkToPaw 3D Model Block work with WordPress 7.1?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block 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 InkToPaw 3D Model Block need?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was InkToPaw 3D Model Block last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 25, 2026 (3 months ago).

Who makes InkToPaw 3D Model Block?

InkToPaw 3D Model Block is developed and maintained by inkeddev.

What are the best alternatives to InkToPaw 3D Model Block?

The most popular alternatives to InkToPaw 3D Model Block are Panorama (2K+ installs), Easy 3D Viewer (1K+ installs) and 3D Viewer Block (1K+ installs).

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