Scribd Doc Embedder
Uses the Scribd API to embed supported Scribd documents (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader.
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- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Scribd Doc Embedder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| >100 | |
| reader | >100 |
| scribd | #13 |
| viewer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Scribd Doc Embedder
From the official readme · v2.0Description
Adds 2 shortcodes so Scribd documents or documents supported by Scribd (e.g. PDF, MS Office, ePub, and many others) can
be embedded into a web page using the Scribd Docs Reader. These shortcodes provide functionality beyond the standard scribd
embed shortcode provided in Jetpack by WordPress.com.
Version 2 Now includes shortcode button and configurator in the editor so you easily enter the information you need to embed you documents. Take a look at the screenshots to see them.
[scribd-doc] Shortcode:
- Allows you to embed a document that has been uploaded to Scribd.
- The Scribd document can be public or private.
- Requires both the document ID and the document key:
- [scribd-doc doc=”DOCID” key=”KEY”]
[scribd-url] Shortcode:
- Allows you to create a Scribd Reader from a publicly accessible URL.
- Naturally requires that the document type be supported by Scribd.
- Requires both the document URL and your Scribd Publisher API key:
- [scribd-url url=”FULL-URL” pubid=”YOUR-SCRIBD-PUBLISHER-ID”]
Both shortcodes support many optional parameters provided by the Scribd API:
- width: Define the width of the Reader in pixels.
- height: Define the height of the Reader in pixels.
- page: Set a page number for the Reader to load on.
- mode: Define the player mode (either “list” or “slideshow”)
- share: Defines whether the share button in the toolbar is shown, overriding the default (either “true” or “false”)
- seamless: If set to “true”, puts the player into seamless mode
(seamless is only supported by scribd-doc)
If height or width are not set, the Scribd Reader will attempt to size itself correctly.
Note: You will need a Scribd account and a Scribd API key for this plugin to work.
You can sign up for a Scribd account at http://www.scribd.com.
With a Scribd account, you can get your API key at http://www.scribd.com/developers
Installation
- Upload the
scribd-doc-embedderto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- If using WordPress 3.9 or greater, you’ll now see a shortcode button in your editor that you can use to enter and configure the short codes.
- You can also manually place a shortcode on any page.
Changelog
First version
1.0
- First version
2.0
- Added shortcode button and configurator to the editor, making it easier to embed documents. (Shortcode button functionality requires WordPress 3.9+)
Screenshots
![Shortcode editor to embed a document that has been uploaded to Scribd. Configures [scribd-doc] shortcode.](https://ps.w.org/scribd-doc-embedder/assets/screenshot-1.jpg?rev=943233)
![Shortcode editor create a Scribd Reader from a publicly accessible URL. Configures [scribd-url] shortcode.](https://ps.w.org/scribd-doc-embedder/assets/screenshot-2.jpg?rev=943235)
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FAQ
Scribd Doc Embedder: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Scribd Doc Embedder free?
Yes. Scribd Doc Embedder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Scribd Doc Embedder safe to use in 2026?
Scribd Doc Embedder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,385 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.
Does Scribd Doc Embedder work with WordPress 7.1?
Scribd Doc Embedder is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Scribd Doc Embedder last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Scribd Doc Embedder?
Scribd Doc Embedder is developed and maintained by ericboles.
What are the best alternatives to Scribd Doc Embedder?
The most popular alternatives to Scribd Doc Embedder are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).
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