- Compatible XF 2.x versions
- 2.0
- 2.1
- 2.2
- 2.3
- License
- Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
- Visible branding
- No
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You can Embed all online readable PDF files in to your board via custom BB Code.
Usage:
Instructions:
- Upload the content of "upload" folder to your "root" path. or use " Install/upgrade from archive"
- Log in to your "ACP" and go to "Add-on" page.
- Select addon and click the Install Add-on button.
- Update by using " Install/upgrade from archive" and enable Overwrite existing files for add-on rebuilds / upgrades while updating in XF 2.2 and/or XF 2.3
- Uninstall completely and remove files from server then re-install in XF 2.1
This add-on is primarily designed for embedding online/remote PDFs (public links from Google Drive, Dropbox, official sites, etc.) or admin-created content where quick inline viewing is useful.
For member-created PDFs (user-uploaded files), we strongly recommend using XenForo's built-in attachment system:
- Upload the PDF directly as an attachment.
- It avoids dependency on external hosting (no risk of link breaking or file deletion).
- Better privacy, security, and control.
Using external links for user content can lead to issues (e.g., broken links, privacy concerns, or site downtime), so native attachments remain the safest and most reliable method for everyday use.
Thanks to community feedback for highlighting this — it helps ensure everyone gets the best experience!
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