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=== WP VR - 360 Panorama and Virtual Tour Builder === |
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Contributors: rextheme, coderexltd, coderexco |
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Tags: virtual tour, virtual reality, 360 panorama viewer, real estate, vr tour |
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Donate link: https://rextheme.com/wp-vr-360-panorama-and-virtual-tour-creator-for-wordpress/ |
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Requires at least: 6.7 |
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Tested up to: 7.0 |
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Requires PHP: 7.0.0 |
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Stable tag: 8.5.77 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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Create stunning 360 virtual tours to impress visitors and get more clients using WPVR - an easy virtual tour creator. |
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== Description == |
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<h4>🏆 Excellent Virtual Tour Creator and 360 Panorama Viewer.</h4> |
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WPVR is a free virtual tour creator that helps you build immersive 360 VR tours in minutes - no complexity at all. |
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With this WPVR plugin, you can use an effective 360 panorama viewer to showcase properties, shops, hotels, or exhibitions. Visitors can explore your space freely, interact with key areas, and gather the details they need to make a decision more quickly. |
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<h3>🌟 Why Use WPVR?</h3> |
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WPVR comes with all the necessary features to create a free virtual tour on your own — all you need is a 360 panoramic image to get started. |
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<a href="https://rextheme.com/wpvr/wpvr-pricing/">Upgrade to Pro — Get 20% Off!</a> |
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[Documentation](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr/) | [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNwB066MYko&list=PLelDqLncNWcUndi1NkXJh2BH62OYmIayt&ab_channel=RexTheme) | [Guides](https://rextheme.com/category/virtual-reality/) | [Get WPVR Pro 💎](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/wpvr-pricing/?utm_source=repo-CTA&utm_medium=VR-repo&utm_campaign=VR-repo-to-pricing) |
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https://youtu.be/ukpHp8RzxUw?si=y_uQwNQUD2VT0vxh |
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WPVR has a simple & easy virtual tour builder specially for real estate, designed for you to make virtual tours quickly, even without any expertise. |
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**In fact, you can create a virtual tour for free in less than 5 minutes!!** |
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Take a look at some of the amazing virtual tours created using WPVR! |
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- [Real Estate Virtual Tour](https://showcase.rextheme.com/) |
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- [Virtual Art Gallery](https://showcase.rextheme.com/virtual-exhibition-tour-wpvr/) |
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- [Hotel Virtual Tour](https://showcase.rextheme.com/hotel-virtual-tour/) |
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- [Virtual Car Showroom](https://showcase.rextheme.com/car-showroom-virtual-tour/) |
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- [Virtual Tour Of A Pub/Bar](https://showcase.rextheme.com/virtual-tour-of-a-pub-bar/) |
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Here, you can offer an engaging property virtual tour with interactive hotspots to make it more realistic and exciting. And there’s so much more. |
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<h4>👉 Offer A 360 Virtual Experience</h4> |
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The virtual tour will let users explore in full 360 directions. In case of a property, you can allow people to move from one room to another and browse every detail easily. And you can allow gyroscope for mobile users to get a near realistic visit. |
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<h4>👉 Place Interactive Hotspots</h4> |
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Use hotspots that people can click to get additional information via tooltips, images, videos, or audio, so that visits can get questions answered, and interest piqued. |
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<h4>👉 Easy To Highlight Your Brand</h4> |
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Easily place your brand logo and contact information on your virtual tour. Plus, customize the colors of the control buttons to match your brand. |
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Whether it's a real estate virtual tour, a hotel tour, or even a museum virtual tour, this will let you get contacted more often by interested prospects. |
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<h4>👉 Optimize For Inquiries & Bookings</h4> |
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Place booking forms or generic inquiry forms either on a hotspot (maybe at the reception desk of the tour), or on a CTA button below the tour. Let prospects contact you as soon as they are ready. |
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<h4>👉 Make The Visitor Feel Welcomed</h4> |
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Place a mini-welcome video and add soothing background music to make the visitor feel optimistic and valued right from the start. |
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<em>All-in-all, offer an experience your prospects won't forget.</em> |
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<h3>🌟 Create A Free Virtual Tour In Just Easy 3 Steps 🌟</h3> |
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WPVR makes virtual tour creation super easy. |
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All you need are multiple 360 panorama images to cover different rooms, corners, or spots. |
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Then, you may follow these **3 simple steps** to create a free 360 VR tour in no time; |
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1. Upload the images to WPVR and they will turn into 360 panoramic views. |
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1. Connect them to each other for navigation easily. |
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1. Place hotspots to provide information around your location. |
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And you are ready. Now you can publish it and place it on any page on your website. |
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That’s it, you’ve just [turned 360 photos into a virtual tour](https://rextheme.com/turn-photos-into-a-virtual-tour/?utm_source=repo-CTA&utm_medium=VR-repo&utm_campaign=VR-repo-to-turn-photos-into-a-virtual-tour), absolutely free! |
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Your viewers can move inside or back and forth in your property virtual tour, get extra information through hotspots, and get an experience similar to a real-life visit. |
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*In the free version (yes, a free virtual tour creator), you can connect up to 5 scenes, and place up to 5 hotspots on each scene.* |
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> For unlimited scenes and hotspots, consider using [WPVR Pro 💎](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/?utm_source=repo-CTA&utm_medium=VR-repo&utm_campaign=VR-repo-to-pricing) |
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https://youtu.be/kOCNHJdM0TA?si=jdph5JflvX1QmH3S |
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*You can also add [Scene Transitions (PRO)](https://youtu.be/1VfbztgNFrM?si=e8XfDLDEmrwvYbRn) to make the journey more exciting.* |
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<h3> Everything You Need To Create Virtual Tours That Engage & Convert </h3> |
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WPVR comes with several features to make virtual tours more engaging and conversion-optimized. |
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Simply put, it's not just a tool to show off, but also a solution to **help you get real clients** interested to make inquiries, place bookings, and contact you for negotiations. |
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<h4>🔮 High Quality Virtual Tours With Multiple Scenes 🔮</h4> |
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Suppose you want to show off a property with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, balconies, or even a backyard. Just take 360° panoramic images of each space and let WPVR turn them into one virtual tour. |
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You’re probably worried about quality - a realistic 360° panorama image needs high resolution, over 3000×1500 pixels. |
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With WPVR, you can disable WordPress compression and use any high-quality images (JPEG, PNG, WebP) to create free 360° VR tours without losing quality. |
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<h4>🔮 Use Interactive Hotspots To Answer Questions & Engage With Prospects 🔮</h4> |
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During a real visit, people want to explore and ask questions - your virtual tour maker can do the same. |
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You can also use interactive hotspots with full control via *[HTML Editor/WYSIWYG Editor](https://rextheme.com/docs/wysiwyg-html-editor-hotspot-content-virtual-tour/)* to add any content you want. |
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https://youtu.be/rOAX7gqT7HQ?feature=shared |
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You can enhance your virtual tour with: |
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➤ Tooltips – Show quick info when visitors hover over an object. |
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➤ Descriptions – Let people click to see more details. For example, describe the comfort of a hotel bed. |
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➤ Images or GIFs – Show clearer visuals if something isn’t obvious. |
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➤ Videos – Use short clips to explain features instead of text. |
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➤ Audio – Play pre-recorded audio to guide visitors like a real person. |
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> **Pro Tip:** Pro Tip: Think about questions or highlights visitors might want. Add them as hotspots. |
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You can also add buttons to link to forms or external pages, like booking or inquiry forms. |
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*We do have direct support for booking.* |
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https://youtu.be/ZJkMsq522A4?si=d7dIPGTOj0zINkAb |
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**Bonus:** You’ll get access to 900+ custom icons to use as hotspots to make the experience meaningufl. And you can add custom colors (Pro) or ripple animation (Pro) to grab user attention. |
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*P.S. If you want, you can also add custom icons of your own using snippets. ([Hear's how.](https://rextheme.com/docs/how-to-use-the-custom-icon-class/))* |
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<h4>🔮 Place Your Virtual Tours Anywhere on Your Website without Hassle 🔮</h4> |
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Once your virtual tour is ready, you can embed it anywhere using a [shortcode](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr-wpvr-shortcode-embed-virtual-tour/), no matter what theme you use. |
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It’s also compatible with popular page builders: |
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- [Virtual Tour Widget for Elementor](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr-embed-virtual-tour-elementor-widget/). |
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- [Virtual Tour Block for Gutenberg](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr-embed-virtual-tour-gutenberg-block/). |
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- [360 VR Panorama Module for Divi](https://rextheme.com/docs/publish-virtual-tour-divi-panorama-module/). |
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- [Virtual Tour Element for Oxygen](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr-oxygen-element-embed-virtual-tour/). |
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- [Virtual Tour Element for Visual Composer](https://rextheme.com/docs/wp-vr-embed-virtual-tour-visual-composer-element/). |
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**You can also Publish Your Virtual Tours with [Password Protection](https://rextheme.com/docs/how-to-set-up-password-protection-for-your-360-virtual-tour-wp-vr/) in case you want to offer private access (maybe for a fee).** |
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<h4>🔮 Interactive Virtual Floor Plan for Meaningful Direction (Pro) 🔮</h4> |
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One of key highlights of WPVR is it’s floor plan feature, popular among realtors and real estate agencies. |
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https://youtu.be/Nt_idUvBRMk?si=N_otC0xnKwUp9eMy |
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You can add a real estate floor plan to your virtual tour with clickable pointers, letting visitors navigate the property and understand its layout for better decisions. |
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> Learn more about using [Interactive Virtual Floor Plan](https://rextheme.com/docs/virtual-floor-plans-inside-tours/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=descr&utm_campaign=repo-to-floor-plan-wpvr) in case you want to offer private access (maybe for a fee). |
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<h4>🔮 Share Your Virtual Tour on Social Media Via Link or QR Code (Pro) 🔮</h4> |
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With WPVR, you can share your 360° virtual tours instantly using a link or QR code perfect for social media, email, or direct sharing without a webpage. |
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<h4>🔮 360 Video Player for WordPress 🔮</h4> |
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Apart from creating virtual tours with 360 panoramic images, you can also use WPVR as a 360 video player on your website. |
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<h4>🔮 Cardboard & VR Headset Support for Full Immersive Experience (Pro) 🔮</h4> |
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You can enable VR Glass mode, so visitors can use Google Cardboard or a VR headset to enjoy a more realistic virtual tour experience. |
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https://youtu.be/uKtNst1jehs?si=ZiRdsCEY2FQ0ePQN |
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<h4>🔮 WPVR Analytics Support (Pro) 🔮</h4> |
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Apart from all those interactive options, you also get to view analytics to help you make business decisions. |
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📈 Track tour views |
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🔥 Monitor hotspot clicks |
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🗓️ Filter by time period |
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<h4>🔮 Mobile First VR Approach 🔮</h4> |
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This virtual tour creator is built for mobile phones from the start. Every virtual tour you create is fully responsive and optimized to load fast on phones. |
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<h3>🌟 Who Should Use WP VR? 🌟</h3> |
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Any business you run, if it gives you any advantage by showing your location or space to prospects, then you can use WPVR. |
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If you part of any of the following industries, WPVR can be your go-to virtual tour creator: |
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- [Real Estate Industry](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/real-estate-virtual-tours/) |
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- Schools and Colleges ([Virtual campus tours 🏫](https://rextheme.com/create-virtual-campus-tour/?utm_source=repo-cta&utm_medium=wp-repo&utm_campaign=wp-repo-virtual-campus-tour-blog)) |
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- [Hotels & Resorts](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/virtual-hotel-resort-tours/) |
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- Restaurants. |
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- [Travel/Tourism](https://rextheme.com/virtual-reality-in-tourism/). |
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- [Museums](https://rextheme.com/vr-museum-tour/). |
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- [Art Galleries](https://rextheme.com/virtual-art-gallery-in-wordpress/) & [Exhibitions](https://rextheme.com/virtual-exhibition-tours/). |
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- [Car Showrooms](https://rextheme.com/virtual-car-showroom/). |
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- Furniture Showrooms. |
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- [Clothing Stores](https://rextheme.com/virtual-showroom/). |
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- [Grocery and Retail Stores](https://rextheme.com/online-virtual-store-woocommerce/). |
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- Bars/Pubs. |
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👉 Check out Virtual Tours For Different Industries Made With WPVR: [<em>Take A Look Now!</em>](https://showcase.rextheme.com/) |
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*To have more control over creating a virtual tour, learn about the [Premium version](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=descr&utm_campaign=repo-to-landing-wpvr).* |
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<h3> FREE FEATURES </h3> |
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* An unlimited number of 360 Panorama VR tours |
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* 360 Degree Video Support (Self-hosted, Youtube, & Vimeo Videos). |
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* Full-window Virtual Tours. |
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* VR Glass support for Video Tours. |
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* Shortcode Support. |
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* Gutenberg Block Support. |
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* Elementor Widget Support. |
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* Webp image support |
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* Live Preview of Tour On The Back-end. |
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* Tour Preview Image. |
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* Tour Autoload Feature. |
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* Scene Fade Animation. |
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* Private and Password Protected Tour |
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* Auto Rotation with Speed Control. |
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* Auto Rotation Direction, Pause and Stop control. |
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* Basic Control Buttons (Zoom In, Zoom Out, and Fullscreen). |
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* Mouse Drag Control on Virtual Tour. |
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* Zoom In and Out with Mouse Scroll on Virtual Tour. |
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* Zoom In and Out with '+' and '-' keyboard buttons. |
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* Add Multiple Scenes and Hotspots. |
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* Scene Type Hotspot to Connect Scenes. |
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* Info Type Hotspots to Give Information. |
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* On Hover and On-Click Content Option for Hotspots. |
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* Embed Texts, Videos, Images, GIFs, and Website Links on Hotspots. |
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* Hotspot Customization with Custom CSS. |
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* Full-width Tour Tag. |
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* Radius Tag for tour border-radius. |
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* Multi-Site Support. |
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* WP User Role Support (Editors and Authors). |
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* Disable FontAwesome Option. |
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* Disable WordPress Default Large Image Handler. |
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* Control Plugin Assets To Load on Specific Pages/posts Only. |
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* Enable Front-end notice for Mobile Visitors. |
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* Mobile Media Resize Option. |
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* Plugin Version Rollback Option. |
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* Password Protected Tour. |
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* Support From the Support Forum. |
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<h3> PREMIUM FEATURES </h3> |
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* All Free Features. |
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* Unlimited 360 Panorama VR (Scenes). |
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* Unlimited Hotspots. |
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* Publish Tours anywhere (Embed Add-on). |
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* WooCommerce Add-on for Hotspots. |
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* WooCommerce Products - Add To Cart. |
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* Scene Gallery (Panorama Image Gallery). |
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* VR Glass/Cardboard support. |
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* Floor Plan support. |
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* Explainer Video. |
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* Background Audio |
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* Autoplay, Loop, and pause in virtual tours |
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* Gyroscope Support for Virtual Reality (Mobile Devices). |
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* VR Glass Support for Video Tours. |
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* 900+ Premium Icons for Hotspot. |
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* RGB Color Support for Hotspots. |
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* Partial Panorama / Mobile Panorama. |
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* Google Street View Support. |
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* Cubemap Image Support. |
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* Import & Export Virtual Tours. |
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* Custom Zoom Settings for 360 images. |
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* Background 360 Panorama Viewer. |
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* Fluent Forms Add-on. |
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* Company Logo & Description (White-label). |
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* Duplicate Tours with One Click. |
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* Control Horizontal & Vertical 360 view. |
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* Custom Loading Point (Face) for 360 views. |
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* Scene Title, Author Name & URL. |
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* On-Screen Compass for 360 Image Viewer Mode. |
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* Direct Social Media Share. |
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* Share virtual tours with a QR Code. |
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* Priority Support. |
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👉 [Upgrade to Pro](https://rextheme.com/wpvr/wpvr-pricing/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=descr&utm_campaign=repo-to-pricing-wpvr) ✨ |
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> We have many more amazing features planned. Take a look at [our development roadmap.](https://rextheme.com/wpvr-roadmap/) |
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**Upcoming Features** |
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- Contact Form/Booking Option Button. |
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- Storytelling. |
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- Mail Mint Integration for Lead Generation. |
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## Privacy & Data Collection |
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WP VR includes an <b>optional, opt-in usage tracking module</b> powered by <b>Linno Telemetry SDK</b> to help us troubleshoot issues faster and improve plugin performance, feature stability, and overall user experience. |
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## What data we collect (only if you opt in) |
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WP VR <b>does not collect any data by default.</b> |
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If you explicitly allow data collection via the Linno telemetry consent prompt, the plugin may collect the following telemetry data: |
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- WordPress version |
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- PHP version |
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- WP VR plugin version |
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- Active theme and active plugins (names only) |
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- Non-sensitive plugin settings related to tours, scenes, and hotspots |
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- Feature usage and page views within the plugin |
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- Site administrator email address |
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No data is collected without your explicit confirmation. |
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## How and why the data is used |
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The collected data is used solely to: |
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- Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently |
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- Understand how WP VR features are used |
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- Improve plugin stability, VR tour rendering, and feature performance |
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- Enhance the overall user experience |
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Data collection and processing are handled via <b>Linno Telemetry SDK.</b> |
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## Consent, Control, and Third-Party Services |
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WP VR <b>does not collect any data by default.</b></br></br> |
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Both <b>Linno Telemetry SDK</b> and <b>OpenPanel</b> analytics are strictly opt-in: |
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- <b>Linno Telemetry SDK</b> does not gather analytics events unless you explicitly allow tracking. |
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- <b>OpenPanel</b> tracking is initialized <b>only after</b> the administrator has opted in to telemetry data collection. |
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- You can opt out at any time, which immediately stops all further data collection. |
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- Integrating Linno Telemetry SDK <b>does not immediately start gathering data</b> under any circumstances. |
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#### Third-party services used for optional analytics: |
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- <b>Linno Telemetry SDK</b> – https://github.com/CODEREXLTD/linno-telemetry |
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- <b>OpenPanel</b> (only after telemetry opt-in) – https://openpanel.dev/privacy |
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You can review how Linno Telemetry and OpenPanel collect and use data via their respective privacy policies. |
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Data removal |
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If you have previously opted in and would like your data removed, you may request deletion by contacting us at support@rextheme.com. |
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== External Services == |
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This plugin connects to an external API (showcase.rextheme.com) to obtain pre-built virtual tour templates. This is needed to allow users to quickly generate a virtual tour using the setup wizard based on their selected industry. |
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It sends a request containing the corresponding template ID of the selected industry when a user uses the setup wizard to create a tour from a template. No personal user data is transmitted during this process. |
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This service is provided by "RexTheme": [Terms of Use](https://rextheme.com/terms-and-conditions/), [Privacy Policy](https://rextheme.com/privacy-policy/). |
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== Installation == |
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1. Upload WPVR to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory |
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2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress |
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3. Follow the setup wizard to configure the plugin for use |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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=1. Why Do I Need WP VR?= |
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You can easily create a free virtual tour with WP VR to showcase your business online. |
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Just upload a 360° panoramic photo, and the plugin turns it into an easy-to-navigate virtual tour. |
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This lets visitors explore your space realistically before buying, helping you increase conversions. |
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=2. How to Install and Activate WP VR?= |
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Once you have downloaded the file, go to your dashboard. Under Plugins, select Add New, and upload the file. Then Install and activate the plugin. |
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Once activated, on the left side under your dashboard, you will find the option WP VR at the bottom. |
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=3. What Kind of Images Should I Use To Create A Virtual Tour?= |
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To make a perfect equirectangular image, you need to use a 360 degree panoramic photo of the area you want to preview. |
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However, you can also capture panorama images with your smartphone and use them to create a partial panorama tour. |
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=5. Can I Customize The Hotspot Icons?= |
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Yes. You can create a custom class on your theme, stating whatever style you want. |
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Then you can input the class name on the Hotspot Custom Class section in a hotspot, and the content displayed will be customized according to the style you set. |
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=6. Can I Create A 360 Degree Video Tour With WPVR?= |
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Yes, with WP VR, you can create a 360 Degree video tour. |
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You can either upload the video to create a tour or set a link to a Youtube/Vimeo 360 degree video. |
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=7. How To Embed A Virtual Tour Using Gutenberg Block Editor?= |
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Under common blocks, you will find a block called WPVR. Select the block and on the dynamic toolbar on the right, you will get the options to add ID, Height, and Width. |
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Collect the ID from the virtual tour you created. Assign the height and width as you desire. |
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=8. The Tour Is Not Loading On The Webpage.= |
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Go to your WordPress Dashboard > WPVR > Get Started > Settings. |
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Check the Enable Script Control option status. |
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If the Enable Script Control option is turned On, turn it off and reload the tour page. |
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If you wish to use this feature, you have to set the URLs of all the pages on your site with a virtual tour in the List of Allowed Pages To Load WPVR Scripts field. |
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=9. What To Do If I Get "THE FILE (image link) COULD NOT BE ACCESSED" Error?= |
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Sometimes when you add a tour to your site, you might face this issue, rather than loading the tour it will give the error "THE FILE (...) COULD NOT BE ACCESSED." |
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This error shows up when you are running a website under "HTTPS" (secured with SSL certificate) whereas your image link is under "HTTP" (unsecured). |
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To solve this issue, go to your WordPress Dashboard > Settings > General. |
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Here make sure you have "HTTP" added to both "WordPress Address (URL)" and "Site Address (URL)". |
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And that's it. Your virtual tour should load with no issues. |
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=10. Can I make The Virtual Tours Full-width?= |
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Yes, you can publish the tours as the full width of your page/post. |
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For Gutenberg, Elementor, and Oxygen builder, set fullwidth on the Width field. For shortcodes, set width = "fullwidth". |
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=11. What If I Use An Optimization or Caching Plugin?= |
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If you use any Optimization or Caching plugins, then you need to exclude WP VR from its optimization function. |
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Simply add '/plugins/wpvr' to the exclusion field (or use the location where you store plugins). |
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=12. Can I Allow The Users of My Site To Create Virtual Tours?= |
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You can only allow the backend users like Admins, Editors, and Authors of your site to create virtual tours. |
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Admins & editors will have access to all virtual tours on the site to modify, update and delete them. |
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Authors can access their own tours only and modify, update, or delete them. |
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Admins can remove access from Authors and Editors at any time. |
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= 13. How can I report security bugs? = |
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You can report security issues through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. |
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The Patchstack team will review & handle the issue. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/wpvr) |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Upload 360 Degree Image |
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2. Preview 360 Degree Image |
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3. Basic Settings of Virtual Tour |
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4. Preview Image on Virtual Tour |
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5. Preview Image Virtual Tour |
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6. Advanced Controls of Virtual Tour |
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7. Control Buttons of Virtual Tour |
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8. 360 Image Basic Settings |
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9. 360 Image Advanced Settings |
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10. Set Information on Hotspots |
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11. Connect 360 Degree Images on Hotspots |
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12. 360 Video Tour |
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== Source Code == |
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This plugin uses Webpack to compile JavaScript/CSS. To comply with WordPress.org guidelines, the uncompiled source code (`src` folders) and configuration files (`package.json`, `webpack.config.js`) are included in this package. To compile, run `npm install` and `npm run build` in the plugin root. Third-party library sources (videojs-vr, tether) are available alongside their distributed files or via our npm dependencies. |
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== Changelog == |
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= WPVR (Free) = |
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= 8.5.77 (2026-07-30) = |
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* Fix: Vimeo video tour issue resolved for both preview and frontend. |
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* Fix: Prevent duplicate image entries in the onboarding media gallery. |
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= 8.5.76 (2026-07-06) = |
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* Fix: Panorama image now loads correctly when XHR is blocked by WAF or hotlink protection |
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* Fix: Removed unnecessary stripslashes() call from panodata JSON parsing |
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* Fix: Resolved stale panoImage reference in async XMP metadata reader |
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= 8.5.75 (2026-06-11) = |
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* Fix: Restored WPVR Pro tab compatibility for Floor Plan, Background Tour, and Street View when WPVR Pro v6.7.4 is active with a valid license. |
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= 8.5.74 (2026-06-04) = |
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* Fix: Improve 360 video touch support and iPhone fallback |
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= 8.5.73 (2026-05-20) = |
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* Fix: Mobile touch dragging no longer scrolls the page and now supports smooth vertical VR navigation. |
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* Compatibility: WordPress 7 |
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= 8.5.72 (2026-05-13) = |
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* New: Goodlayers page builder support |
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* Fix: Shortcode not rendering issue |
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* Fix: Breakdance builder compatibility |
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= 8.5.71 (2026-05-07) = |
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* Bug Fix: Tour not rendering issue on Elementor, DIVI, and Oxygen |
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= 8.5.70 (2026-05-05) = |
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* Improvement: Added toggle to control mobile hotspot tip visibility with interaction-based display logic |
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* Improvement: WP VR now conditionally loads assets to avoid global performance impact |
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* Bug Fix: Tour Autoload no longer resets when updating Preview Image Message |
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* Bug Fix: Disabled mobile hotspot hover content from triggering on long-press when turned off in settings |
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* Bug Fix: Restricted WPVR Analytics menu visibility and removed standalone access for Editor role |
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* Bug Fix: Vimeo autoplay, loop, and 360° drag now work correctly in WPVR |
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* Bug Fix: Resolved incorrect checklist display in backend edit mode for published WPVR Street View tours |
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* Bug Fix: Resolved 360° video dragging issue |
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= 8.5.69 (2026-04-24) = |
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* improvement: VR-specific deactivation survey reasons with improved modal UX |
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= 8.5.68 (2026-04-23) = |
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* Improvement: Optimized existing onboarding steps for better usability |
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* New: Added guided tour for new users |
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* New: Added option to enable/disable consent from settings |
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= 8.5.67 (2026-04-17) = |
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* New: Added Pro feature preview overlays and sticky upgrade banner |
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* Improvement: Refactored telemetry into a single event on tour save |
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* Bug Fix: Improved admin UI logic and hotspot coordinate capture |
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= 8.5.66 (2026-04-15) = |
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* Bug Fix: Mobile popup now shows only on tour pages |
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= 8.5.65 (2026-04-10) = |
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* Improvement: Add powered by CTA button |
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= 8.5.65 (2026-04-10) = |
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* Improvement: Add powered by CTA button |
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= 8.5.64 (2026-04-02) = |
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* Improvement: Update telemetry |
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= 8.5.63 (2026-03-27) = |
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* Improvement: Onboarding UI and UX |
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= 8.5.62 (2026-03-16) = |
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* Improvement: Update notification banner for Eid-Ul-fitr |
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= 8.5.61 (2026-03-12) = |
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* Improvement: Onboarding of WPVR |
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* Bug Fix: Fixed slow page loads caused by getimagesize() making HTTP loopback requests during mobile media resize |
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👉 [Visit to view full changelog for the free version](https://rextheme.com/changelog/?plugin=wpvr) |
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== Upgrade Notice == |
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Keep WPVR updated to the latest version. It makes sure that you get the improvements, new features, and bug fixes instantly. |
