Title: MarcTV 3D Model Embed Block Author: Marc Tönsing Published: April 28, 2026 Last modified: April 28, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3517793) ![](https://ps.w.org/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/assets/icon.svg?rev=3517793) # MarcTV 3D Model Embed Block By [Marc Tönsing](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marcdk/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/marctv-3d-model-embed-block.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/) ## Description Adds a block for interactive 3D models in `.glb` and `.gltf` format from the media library. You can keep interaction limited to horizontal rotation or enable zoom explicitly when needed. This plugin is being developed on GitHub https://github.com/mtoensing/marctv-3d- model-embed-block Includes the `model-viewer` runtime locally: * Project: https://modelviewer.dev/ * Source: https://github.com/google/model-viewer * Package: `@google/model-viewer` * Version: `4.2.0` * Bundled file: `public/vendor/model-viewer/4.2.0/model-viewer-umd.min.js` * License: Apache License 2.0 The bundled file is kept versioned in the plugin and documented alongside the asset. ### Source Code and Build Instructions The generated block assets in `build/` are compiled from the human-readable source files in the public development repository: * Repository: https://github.com/mtoensing/marctv-3d-model-embed-block * Block source: `src/` * Build tooling: `package.json` * Build command: `npm install` followed by `npm run build` ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * 3D Model Embed Block Embeds a GLB or glTF 3D model with interactive mouse and touch controls. ## Installation 1. Install and activate the plugin. 2. Upload a `.glb` or `.gltf` file to the media library. 3. Insert the `3D Model Embed Block` block and select the file. ## FAQ ### Which file formats are supported? The block supports 3D models in `.glb` and `.gltf`. ### Can I enter an external model URL? Yes. Use the block’s URL input to insert a `.glb` or `.gltf` file directly. ### Can I enable zoom? Yes. Turn on `Zoom interaction` in the block sidebar to enable pinch zoom on touch devices and mouse-wheel zoom on desktop. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “MarcTV 3D Model Embed Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Marc Tönsing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marcdk/) [Translate “MarcTV 3D Model Embed Block” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Add polished WordPress.org icon and banner assets for the public plugin launch. * Use the plugin slug consistently for public PHP, block, script, CSS, and custom- property names. * Document source code and build instructions in the readme. #### 0.4.5 * Maintenance release. #### 0.4.4 * Add a `Zoom interaction` toggle to enable zoom when needed while keeping the previous default interaction unchanged. * Document optional zoom controls and direct URL insertion in the readme. #### 0.4.3 * Add a `Framing` control that adjusts `model-viewer` camera distance via the official` camera-orbit` attribute. #### 0.4.2 * Move model selection into the block UI with upload, Media Library, and URL insert flows similar to core media blocks. * Fix block width handling so normal, wide, and full alignment follow WordPress layout standards in the editor and frontend. #### 0.4.1 * Hide the default `model-viewer` progress bar via its official `progress-bar` slot instead of styling around it. #### 0.4.0 * Rename the plugin, block, package, and local directory to `3D Model Embed Block`. * Keep the bundled `model-viewer` runtime on a versioned vendor path with documented provenance. #### 0.3.6 * Move the bundled `model-viewer` runtime to a versioned vendor path and document its provenance more clearly. #### 0.3.5 * Show model load errors in the editor preview only and keep the frontend neutral. #### 0.3.4 * Add a clear block-level error message when a model cannot be loaded. * Keep the same feedback visible in the editor preview. #### 0.3.3 * Change editor UI strings to English source strings for localization. #### 0.3.2 * Move the accepted format hint into the block sidebar. * Keep editor selection simple and limit frontend interaction to the fixed horizontal axis. #### 0.3.1 * Save explicit `camera-controls` and `auto-rotate` attributes so the frontend stays interactive after WordPress sanitization. * Let the block fill its available width more reliably inside groups and aligned layouts in the editor. #### 0.3.0 * Save native block markup instead of relying on editor-side server rendering. * Remove the server-side render architecture and keep the block static. #### 0.2.0 * Move block source to the standard `src` and `build` structure. * Add npm build tooling and GitHub Actions similar to the project standard. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [3d](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/3d/)[glb](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/glb/) [gltf](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gltf/)[gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/) [model viewer](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/model-viewer/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Marc Tönsing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marcdk/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/marctv-3d-model-embed-block/)