The pdf viewer plugin lets you embed PDF documents directly into your app. Users can view the file inside the app or open it in an external browser. You just need to provide a valid, shareable PDF link that anyone with the link can access.
Requirements
This is a Boost plugin, available on the Standard, Growth, and Scale plans
A valid, publicly accessible PDF link (from Google Drive, Dropbox, or another hosting service)
How to use the PDV Viewer plugin
Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation
Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace
Search for PDF Viewer, then click Add Plugin
Name your plugin (e.g., “Resources”) and click Add
In the Content tab:
Paste the direct URL to your PDF file
Ensure sharing permissions are set so anyone with the link can view
Click Validate — if successful, you’ll see URL successfully validated
(Optional) Toggle the setting to open the PDF inside the app or externally in the device browser
Test the link by clicking the preview option to confirm the PDF loads correctly
Click the Security tab:
Turn on Require Login to restrict feature access to logged-in users
(Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags
Click the Tagging tab:
Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature
Click Add Tag
Click the Purchase tab:
Check Require Purchase to enable
Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription)
Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages
Click the Analytics tab to see feature performance:
View data such as number of views, users, and devices over time
Pro tips
Use Google Drive or Dropbox with “anyone with the link can view” enabled to avoid access errors.
Always test the link in an external browser before adding it to confirm it points directly to a PDF.
If validation fails, double-check that your link ends in “.pdf.”
The emulator will not display the PDF. Test it on your mobile device to confirm the file opens correctly.