Showcase authentic 3D planets with realistic rendering (lights, environment maps and shadows). Add markers with tooltips and info windows, control animations, and tween the camera to predefined positions.
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Highlights
Realistic 3D Planets – Realistic rendering with lights, environment maps and shadows.
Easy To Configure And Install – Includes documentation, video tutorials, demo pages, updates, and support from the developer – Tibi @ FWD.
Main Features
Responsive Layout – Fully responsive and adaptable regardless of which device or screen size is used.
Desktop & Mobile Optimized – Adapts to any screen size and device, whether on iOS/iPhone, Android, or desktop browsers.
Two Intro Transition Types – When the scene is displayed for the first time, there are two available transitions: teleportation and opacity.
Parallax – Optional vertical parallax.
Scale On Scroll – This option lets Planet Pop start zoomed in, and as the user scrolls the page, the celestial smoothly returns to its normal scale.
Customizable Size – The size of the images and the spacing between them can be adjusted as needed.
Customizable Geometry – Configure the radius on the X and Z axes independently to create a true oval shape.
Planets – Subtle camera rotation that follows the mouse, with adjustable strength for fine-tuned interaction.
Bonus Rocket – Bonus rocket that can be added to your page at any size. Example here.
Custom Tool To Place Celestials – Detailed documentation for both WordPress and JavaScript versions.
Configuration
After activation, open the plugin settings in the WordPress admin area and create a new viewer preset. Then use the shortcode below in any post or page.
Use Cases
Embedding 3D planets in posts or pages
Product visualization with 3D previews
Showcasing GLTF/GLB planets interactively
Creating 3D hotspots and annotations
Displaying 3D assets in portfolios or documentation