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Easiest Popup Image/PDF

Description

Easiest Popup Image/PDF is a lightweight and responsive WordPress plugin that displays a popup (modal overlay) with an image or PDF file. You can activate the popup on individual pages, show it only on the user’s first visit (with cookie logic), add a heading (H1), and optionally include a customizable call-to-action button.

Features:
– Show image or PDF files in a modern popup overlay
– Activate the popup only on selected pages (no posts)
– Select files directly from the WordPress Media Library
– Optional heading (H1) above the content
– Optional call-to-action button (custom text and link)
– Responsive design, with PDF mobile fallback (download link)
– Optionally show only on the first visit (cookie, 30 days)
– Admin settings page with live file preview
– No shortcodes needed – simply use the admin interface

License

This plugin is free software, released under the GPLv2 (or later).

Credits

Developed by Horst A. Kandutsch | www.softwaregutachten.at

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Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/easiest-popup-image-pdf directory, or install via the WordPress plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to the new menu entry “Easy JPG/PDF Popup” in the WordPress admin sidebar.
  4. Configure the popup:
    • Activate/deactivate the popup
    • Select an image or PDF from the Media Library
    • Optionally add a heading, button text, and button link
    • Choose on which pages the popup should be displayed
    • Optionally set PDF height and first-visit-only logic
    • Save your changes
  5. Visit the selected page(s) on your site – the popup will appear.

FAQ

Does the popup work on posts or custom post types?

No, currently the popup only supports classic pages (no posts or custom types).

Can I use both an image and a PDF at the same time?

No, you can only choose one file per popup.

Does the plugin support translations?

Yes! Please use the provided .pot file to create your own translation.

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Contributors & Developers

“Easiest Popup Image/PDF” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.6

  • Unique prefix “easipoim_” for all settings, functions, classes and options.
  • Improved WordPress.org repository compliance.
  • Version and sanitization best practices added.

1.5

  • Added optional button with custom label and link.
  • Code review for best practices.

1.4

  • Improved settings page.
  • Security improvements and escaping.

1.0

  • Initial release.