Selytho Page Flip Creator
Turn any PDF into a beautiful 3D page-turning viewer — embed it anywhere with a single shortcode.
Solid choice
Selytho Page Flip Creator is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Rankings
Where Selytho Page Flip Creator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| catalogue | >100 |
| flipbook | #44 |
| page flip | #100 |
| >100 | |
| viewer | >100 |
About Selytho Page Flip Creator
From the official readme · v1.4.8Description
Selytho Page Flip Creator renders your PDFs as a hardware-accelerated 3D flipbook directly in the browser. No Flash, no external services, no server-side processing — just upload a PDF, drop in a shortcode, and your visitors get a beautiful page-turning experience instantly.
The engine is built on Three.js (WebGL) with PDF.js for client-side rendering. Pages curl realistically with configurable curl amount and flip speed. The viewer is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
WebGL Rendering
Smooth, hardware-accelerated page turns powered by Three.js. Cylindrical vertex deformation gives each page a natural curl. Front and back faces are rendered as separate meshes with correct UV mapping and depth ordering.
PDF.js Powered
PDF pages are rendered client-side by PDF.js — no server-side image conversion or pre-processing required. Simply provide a PDF URL. All rendering happens in the visitor’s browser.
Flipbook Editor
Each flipbook has its own settings page in the WordPress admin with a live preview that updates as you change settings. Configure appearance, controls, info panel, and Pro features all in one place.
Info Panel
Display PDF metadata — title, author, subject — in an elegant overlay panel. Override any field per flipbook. Supports custom colours and an optional logo (Pro).
Share Panel
Built-in share overlay with social sharing links — Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, BlueSky, and email — plus a one-click copy button for the page URL.
Bookshelf Mode
Group multiple PDFs into a single flipbook with a shelf selector. Each book in the shelf has its own info panel overrides.
View Statistics
Track views, pages seen, and read depth per flipbook session. A dedicated Statistics page shows all-time totals and a per-flipbook breakdown with inline bar charts.
RTL Support
Right-to-left page order is fully supported. Enable RTL per flipbook or as a global default. All text inputs in the admin panel support bidirectional text entry.
Viewer Settings Panel
Visitors can adjust flip speed, curl amount, interaction mode, and pan direction in real time from a settings panel in the controls bar — without reloading the page.
Feature Summary
- WebGL 3D page-turn viewer — hardware-accelerated via Three.js
- PDF.js powered — no server-side processing, renders in the browser
- RTL support — right-to-left page order built in
- Bookshelf mode — group multiple PDFs into one viewer
- Info panel — PDF metadata with per-book overrides and custom colours
- Share panel — Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, BlueSky, Email, copy link
- View statistics — views and read depth tracked per flipbook session
- Viewer settings panel — visitor-accessible real-time controls
- Per-flipbook editor with live admin preview
- Global default settings with per-flipbook overrides
- Shortcode embed — one line, works anywhere
Pro Features
- Soft page-flip style — flexible paper curl
- Auto-flip with configurable delay — hands-free presentation mode
- Zoom — scroll wheel, pinch, and buttons
- Pan — Alt/Cmd + drag or scroll when zoomed
- Fullscreen mode
- Thumbnail strip — click any page to jump
- Page-turn sound effects
- Controls position and mode (over / outside the viewer)
- Info panel logo
- Hide credit line
Uninstall
Data removal is opt-in. By default, deleting the plugin preserves all your data so it can be re-installed without loss. If you enable Settings → Delete data on uninstall, then deleting the plugin removes all plugin data from your WordPress database, including:
- All view records (
slyth_viewstable) - All flipbook post meta (
_slyth_*keys) - All plugin settings and options prefixed with
slyth_ - Licence key and validation data
The uninstall script does not delete:
- Your PDF files — these remain in the Media Library
- Any site content — posts, pages, users, WooCommerce data, etc.
Disclaimer
Selytho Page Flip Creator is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind. Rob Snow / Rob Art | WordPress Development accepts no responsibility or liability for data loss or any damage arising from the use of this plugin. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of this plugin complies with applicable law in your jurisdiction.
PDF rendering is performed client-side by PDF.js. Rendering quality and performance depend on the visitor’s device and browser. Very large PDFs may load slowly on low-powered devices.
External Services
Selytho Page Flip Creator does not connect to any external services during normal operation. All PDF rendering is performed client-side in the visitor’s browser using PDF.js. No visitor data or content is transmitted externally.
Licence validation communicates with the Rob Art licence server at https://robart-illustration.eu solely to verify your Pro licence key. This only occurs when you activate or deactivate a licence from the Settings page. Terms: https://robart-illustration.eu/terms-conditions/ — Privacy: https://robart-illustration.eu/privacy-policy/
The Upgrade button links to our checkout page hosted by Lemon Squeezy at https://rob-art-plugs-books.lemonsqueezy.com. The plugin does not contact this host: the address is only used as the destination of a link you choose to click, and nothing is sent unless you follow it and complete a purchase there. Terms: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/terms — Privacy: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/privacy
Support
For documentation, guides, and FAQs visit the Help & Documentation page.
For bug reports or feature requests, please use the support forum on the plugin page or contact us via the Selytho Page Flip Creator plugin page.
Installation
- Download the Selytho Page Flip Creator plugin zip file.
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Choose the downloaded zip file and click Install Now.
- Once installed, click Activate Plugin.
- The plugin will appear as Selytho in the WordPress admin sidebar. Click it to open the dashboard.
Alternatively, install via FTP by uploading the selytho-page-flip-creator folder to /wp-content/plugins/ and activating from the Plugins screen.
On first activation you will be redirected to a getting started screen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selytho Page Flip Creator free?
Yes. The core plugin is free and includes the WebGL viewer, flipbook editor, bookshelf mode, info panel, share panel, view statistics, and all free controls. Pro features — soft flip style, auto-flip, zoom, pan, fullscreen, thumbnails, sound, and advanced controls — are available with a Pro licence.
Does it require any server-side processing?
No. PDF pages are rendered entirely in the visitor’s browser by PDF.js. You simply provide a URL to any publicly accessible PDF file.
Will it work with any PDF?
Yes, as long as the PDF is publicly accessible via a URL. PDFs served with restrictive CORS headers may fail to load — host the file on the same domain as your WordPress site or ensure appropriate CORS headers are set.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive. Touch drag-to-flip is supported on mobile and tablet.
Can I embed multiple flipbooks on one page?
Yes. Each shortcode initialises its own independent viewer instance.
Will it slow my site down?
Selytho only loads its scripts and styles on pages where the shortcode is present. Three.js and PDF.js are served from your own server — no external CDN requests are made.
What happens to data when I deactivate the plugin?
Deactivating the plugin stops tracking but preserves all data. Data is only removed when the plugin is deleted, and only if you have enabled Settings → Delete data on uninstall (off by default).
Changelog
Recommended update. Adds Statistics page, RTL support, auto-flip, Viewer Settings panel, PDF metadata saving, and BlueSky sharing. Fixes rectangle shadow bug and shelf mode name field reset.
1.4.8
- Security: internal hardening.
1.4.7
- Security: internal hardening.
1.4.6
- Fixed — special characters (e.g. ©) typed in the Info Panel override fields are now saved and shown correctly instead of appearing as a code.
- Fixed — the Info Panel preview now shows your details on load and updates live as you type, rather than only after switching tabs.
- Fixed — the Info Panel logo is now centred on the published flipbook, matching the editor preview.
- Fixed (Shoppable Catalog) — the product panels now sit evenly beside the catalog on both sides instead of overlapping the pages or drifting far from them.
1.4.5
- Fixed — the editor’s Info Panel preview now shows your title/metadata the moment the page loads, and updates live as you type in the Override fields. Previously it only refreshed after you switched tabs, so it looked wrong on first view.
1.4.4
- Fixed — special characters in Info Panel override text (e.g. the © symbol) now display correctly in the published flipbook instead of showing as a code like “u00a9”.
1.4.3
- Fixed — the Info Panel now shows your Override text when the PDF has no embedded metadata. Previously a PDF with no title/author/etc. always fell back to the generic “Flipbook” label, ignoring the text you typed in the Override fields. Your override now appears in both the editor preview and the published flipbook.
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Selytho Page Flip Creator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is Selytho Page Flip Creator free?
Yes. Selytho Page Flip Creator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Selytho Page Flip Creator safe to use in 2026?
Selytho Page Flip Creator is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Selytho Page Flip Creator?
Selytho Page Flip Creator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 497 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 200 times in the last 30 days.
Does Selytho Page Flip Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Selytho Page Flip Creator up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Selytho Page Flip Creator need?
Selytho Page Flip Creator requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Selytho Page Flip Creator last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.8, was released on October 8, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Selytho Page Flip Creator?
Selytho Page Flip Creator is developed and maintained by Rob Art.
What are the best alternatives to Selytho Page Flip Creator?
The most popular alternatives to Selytho Page Flip Creator are Ultimate Product Catalog (4K+ installs), Simple Catalog for WooComme… (1K+ installs) and Product Catalog Simple (1K+ installs).
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