DearFlip – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer

86 Quality Score

Active Installs

24/30

With 200,000 active installs it is one of the most widely used flipbook plugins available, though the popularity score is capped at the maximum for the 30-point band.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated on 2026-06-02 and tested up to WordPress 7.0, the plugin is actively maintained and current with the latest core release.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 rating from 188 users is exceptional and signals very high satisfaction among those who have reviewed it.

Support Health

8/15

Support threads resolve at a 70% rate from a small pool of only 10 total threads, which is decent but the low volume makes it hard to judge how the team handles larger-scale issues.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatible back to WordPress 4.6 and PHP 5.3, it runs on virtually any hosting environment currently hosting WordPress.

Scores higher than 96% of indexed plugins

About

DearFlip creates a PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF viewer, PDF embed for WordPress sites. Create impressive and realistic 3D flipbooks with PDFs.

Active Installs 200k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-09 4:48pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.6+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 5.3+

Security History

11 known vulnerabilities, all patched

11 Medium

Most recent: September 4, 2026

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Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.30 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via '.dvcss' Element Class Attribute Medium

September 4, 2026 Patched in ["2.4.37"] CVE-2026-8623

Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.30 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via '.df-element' Element Inner HTML Medium

September 4, 2026 Patched in ["2.4.37"] CVE-2026-8625

DearFlip – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer <= 2.4.29 - Missing Authorization Medium

May 27, 2026 Patched in ["2.4.30"] CVE-2026-49047

Dear Flipbook <= 2.4.20 - Authenticated (Auhtor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PDF Page Labels Medium

March 10, 2026 Patched in ["2.4.27"] CVE-2026-2569

Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer <= 2.3.65 - DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'pdf-source' Medium

June 30, 2025 Patched in ["2.3.67"] CVE-2025-5314

Dear Flipbook – PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer <= 2.3.52 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 7, 2025 Patched in ["2.3.53"] CVE-2024-11830

PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook, PDF embed, PDF viewer – DearFlip <= 2.3.32 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 23, 2024 Patched in ["2.3.42"] CVE-2024-8717

PDF.js < 4.2.67 - Arbitrary JavaScript Execution Medium

May 20, 2024 Patched in ["1.15.6"] CVE-2024-4367

DearFlip <= 2.2.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via force_fit Medium

March 25, 2024 Patched in ["2.2.27"] CVE-2024-29807

PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook – DearFlip <= 2.2.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

February 2, 2024 Patched in ["2.2.27"] CVE-2024-0895

PDF Flipbook, 3D Flipbook WordPress – DearFlip Lite <= 1.7.12 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 15, 2021 Patched in ["1.7.13"] CVE-2021-24732

What It Does

DearFlip transforms static PDF files into interactive 3D flipbooks with realistic page-turning animations, viewable directly on a WordPress site without forcing visitors to download the file. It supports multiple display modes including a flat PDF viewer, a lightbox embed, and a deep-linking system so individual pages can be shared or linked to from external sites. PDFs can be sourced from your media library, an external URL, or a shortcode, making it flexible for a range of publishing workflows.

Who It's For

This plugin is a strong fit for content-heavy publishers who want their PDFs, such as magazines, catalogues, brochures, reports, and menus, to feel like a polished reading experience rather than a downloadable file. Digital publishers, real estate agents showcasing portfolios, educators distributing course material, and businesses running product catalogues will get the most visual benefit from the 3D flipbook presentation. It works well for sites that prioritize engagement and time-on-page metrics over raw simplicity.

Who Should Skip It

If you just need to drop a PDF on a page for download or quick reference, DearFlip is overkill; a basic embed plugin like PDF Embedder will load faster and be easier to configure. Users on very low-budget shared hosting should also be cautious, as the JavaScript-heavy flipbook experience can feel sluggish on weak servers or slow mobile connections.

The Bottom Line

DearFlip scores 88.94 out of 100 on PluginCheck and earns it through strong ratings, recent maintenance, and broad compatibility. The 3D flipbook presentation genuinely elevates how PDFs are perceived on a site, though you should weigh the extra script weight against the visual payoff. For publishers who care about reader engagement, it is one of the better choices in the category.

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