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Elfsight File Embed

Version 1.4.0

SKU: 8222

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Product details

Version on file
1.4.0
Marketplace
Codecanyon
Type
Plugin
Released
January 9, 2020
License
GPL

About Elfsight File Embed 1.4.0

Elfsight File Embed is one plugin in the Elfsight range of WordPress widgets, originally sold on CodeCanyon. From its name, it is meant to place files, such as documents, inside your pages so visitors can view them without leaving the site. The listing gives no feature list, so details come from the package.

The file on record is version 1.4.0 from January 2020. The listing doesn't state which file types it handles or how the viewer looks, so read the documentation in the package. Test it on a staging site with your current WordPress and PHP before using it on a live page.

Key features

File embedding
The name and range indicate it embeds files into pages and posts.
Elfsight widget family
One of many Elfsight plugins, so setup should resemble the others in the range.
Plugin-based install
Installs as a normal WordPress plugin rather than a code snippet.
File types not stated
The listing doesn't say which formats it supports; the package documentation does.

Is it right for you?

A good fit for

  • Sites that want to show a document or file inside a page
  • Owners already using other Elfsight plugins who want matching widgets

Look elsewhere if

  • Managing or uploading large file libraries, which needs a file manager plugin
  • Buyers who need a confirmed list of supported file types, which the listing doesn't give

How to install Elfsight File Embed 1.4.0

  1. 1

    Download the file

    Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.

  2. 2

    Upload it to WordPress

    In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.

  3. 3

    Install and activate

    Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.

Setup: using Elfsight File Embed 1.4.0

  1. Activate the plugin. Look for an Elfsight menu or File Embed entry in the WordPress admin.
  2. Create your first embed. Add the file and choose the display settings.
  3. Insert it into a page. Use the shortcode or block the plugin provides.
  4. Check it on a phone. Open the page on mobile and confirm the file displays properly.

Common problems and fixes

“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
Why it happens
The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
How to fix it
Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
Why it happens
The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
How to fix it
Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
Why it happens
Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
How to fix it
Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
Why it happens
The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
How to fix it
Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.

Alternatives to Elfsight File Embed 1.4.0

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Frequently asked questions

Which file types can it embed?

The listing doesn't say. Check the documentation in the package.

Is it a file manager?

No. From its name it embeds files into pages; it is not a tool for organising uploads.

Will it work with current WordPress?

The file on record dates from January 2020. Test it on a staging copy first.

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