Description
DocRenders lets your visitors download a clean, print-ready PDF of any post or page with a single click. Connect your DocRenders API key, place the button with a shortcode or Gutenberg block, and you’re done.
Features
- One-click PDF download for posts, pages, or any custom post type
- Shortcode
[docrenders_pdf]— drop it anywhere in your content - Gutenberg block — insert the PDF button from the block inserter
- Configurable button label and placement
- Usage meter in the settings page so you always know where you stand
- Free plan includes a small “PDF generated by DocRenders” footer; upgrade to remove it
WooCommerce (optional)
When WooCommerce is active, a separate settings section appears that lets you automatically attach a PDF invoice to the customer-completed-order email.
How it works
DocRenders sends your post HTML to the DocRenders rendering service and streams the resulting PDF directly to the visitor’s browser — no files are stored on your server.
A free API key is available at docrenders.com.
External services
This plugin connects to the DocRenders API to generate PDFs. No PDF files are stored on your server — they are streamed directly to the visitor’s browser.
Endpoints used:
/render— called whenever a visitor clicks the PDF download button or a WooCommerce invoice is generated. Sends the post/page HTML (or invoice data) and your API key./usage— called periodically from the admin settings page to display your monthly render count. Sends only your API key.
Data sent: post or page HTML content, invoice field values (shop name, address, order details), API key (as a Bearer token), and optional rendering options (page format, margins).
This service is provided by DocRenders.
Terms of Service: https://docrenders.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://docrenders.com/privacy
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- PDF Download Button Adds a Download PDF button that generates a PDF of this post or page.
Installation
- Upload the
docrendersfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen.
- Go to Settings DocRenders and paste your API key.
- Add
[docrenders_pdf]to any post or page, or insert the PDF Download Button block from the Gutenberg block inserter.
FAQ
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Do I need an account?
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Yes. A free account at docrenders.com gives you an API key and a monthly render allowance.
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What does the free plan include?
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The free plan includes a set number of PDF renders per month. Generated PDFs include a small “PDF generated by DocRenders” footer. Upgrading to a paid plan removes the footer and increases your render limit.
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Does this work with page builders?
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The shortcode
[docrenders_pdf]works wherever shortcodes are supported. The Gutenberg block works in the standard WordPress editor. -
Does this work with WooCommerce?
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Yes. When WooCommerce is active, an optional invoice section appears in the settings. You can attach a PDF invoice to the customer-completed-order email automatically.
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Are PDFs stored on my server?
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No. PDFs are streamed directly to the visitor’s browser. Nothing is written to your server’s filesystem.
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Which PHP version is required?
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PHP 8.1 or higher.
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Contributors & Developers
“DocRenders – PDF Download Button” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.2
- Removed custom CSS field per WordPress.org plugin review guidelines.
- Added external services documentation (Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links).
- Added jwhist to Contributors list.
1.0.0
- Initial release.