PageView
PageView is a plugin that will display another web page inside the current post. This is achieved with the use of an iframe – an HTML tag that allows a webpage to be displayed inline with the current page.
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PageView shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PageView stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| html | >100 |
| iframe | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 6 reviews
About PageView
From the official readme · v1.6Description
PageView is a plugin that will display another web page inside the current post. This is achieved with the use of an
iframe – an HTML tag that allows a webpage to be displayed inline with the current page.
To use:
[pageview url="http://urbangiraffe.com"]
Optional arguments:
title = A title to show under the iframe
desc = A description to show under the iframe
width = Width of iframe, in px or %
height = Height of iframe, in px or %
Documentation
Full documentation can be found on the Pageview page.
Installation
The plugin is simple to install:
- Download
pageview.zip - Unzip
- Upload
pageviewdirectory to your/wp-content/pluginsdirectory - Go to the plugin management page and enable the plugin
You can find full details of installing a plugin on the plugin installation page.
Changelog
1.6
- Bump for WordPress 4.0
- Clean up code
1.5.1
- Remove plugin.php file
- Return the shortcode, don’t just echo it
1.5
- Use shortcode functions
- New parameters supported
- Cleanup
- Removed default style and icon
1.4.4
- Remove spurious quotes and vertically align the description
1.4.3
- Change pattern matching routine
1.4.2
- Update help field
- Make work better with wpautop/wptexturize
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FAQ
PageView: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is PageView free?
Yes. PageView is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PageView safe to use in 2026?
PageView shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PageView?
PageView is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,950 times since it launched in September 2006. It was downloaded 260 times in the last 30 days.
Does PageView work with WordPress 7.1?
PageView is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PageView last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes PageView?
PageView is developed and maintained by John Godley.
What are the best alternatives to PageView?
The most popular alternatives to PageView are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).
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