Auto iFrame

by Greg Ross

Description

A quick and easy shortcode to embed iframe’s that resize to the content of the remote site.

Auto iFrame shortcode is in the format of:

[auto-iframe link=xxx tag=xxx width=xxx height=xxx autosize=yes/no]

Where:

link = the url of the source for the iFrame. REQUIRED.
tag = a unique identifier in case you want more than one iFrame on a page. Default = auto-iframe.
width = width of the iFrame (100% by default). Can be % or px. Default = 100%.
height = the initial height of the iframe (100% by default). Can be % or px. Default = 100%.
autosize = enable the auto sizing of the iFrame based on the content. The initial height of the iFrame will be set to “height” and then resized. Default = true.
fudge = a fudge factor to apply when changing the height (integer number, no “px”). Default = 50.
border = enable the border on the iFrame. Default = 0.
scroll = enable the scroll bar on the iFrame. Default = no.
query = pass the parent’s page query string to the iFrame. Default = no.

Note: Auto re-sizing of the iFrame for cross domain sites does not work, this is a security protection provided by the browser and there is no way around it.

Now supports (Shortcode UI)[https://github.com/fusioneng/Shortcake] (aka Shortcake)!

Installation

Extract the archive file into your plugins directory in the auto-iframe folder.
Activate the plugin in the Plugin options.

Screenshots

Post with short code.

Faq

The autosize function doesn’t work, what’s wrong?

The first thing to check is that the source of your content is in the same domain namespace as your site, using a link from another domain name will not work as it would be a cross site scripting risk. This is part of your browsers security structure and cannot be worked around.

After that, check your browsers console for any JavaScript errors that may be happening, there may be conflicting JavaScript on the page causing an error.

Reviews

Generous Author

By Laxmikant Bhumkar (luckybhumkar) on April 20, 2025

The plugin has auto size, which is a premium feature. However, thanks to the author, he generously offered it free without restriction.

Very helpful!

By wpfibi on June 28, 2023

This plugin works very fine! Because of caching issues in combination with user restrictions I made a page with 20 iFrames, each loading another small page offering download links. This was the only chance for me to handle it and Auto iFrame made it possible. The resizing of the iFrames works perfectly. Many thanks for this great plugin!

Misleading description

By patr100 on July 7, 2020

Very misleading description. Does not work with content from "remote sites" ie not on the same domain - As stated by others, and despite what the author may insist, "cross domain" is basically the same as a "remote site".

Problem is you don't supply a simple link

By adabob on June 11, 2020

I would assume for the non tech people you would supply a simple code where you only enter the link from Google sheets but no. What is this? [auto-iframe link=xxx tag=xxx width=xxx height=xxx autosize=yes/no] Says "link=xxx" but how do you insert the link above and where? Makes this an uninstall and waste of time, give a working sample at least not something we need to figure out

Fantastic

By nudone on September 9, 2018

Had to leave a review as I think this plugin deserves more praise and attention. I'd spent a few hours (hate to count how many exactly) trying to get a few other auto-resize iframe methods working with poor results. It looked like the solution was to simply accept several more hours of work would be needed... I was beginning to lose hope. Instead, why not search for a WordPress iframe resizer plugin? The result, within 5 minutes I had a perfect auto-resizing iframe working - and it was so easy I almost feel sick with how much time I wasted on the previous methods. Thank you Greg. Auto Iframe has genuinely made my day. (Small donation sent.)

Really good and useful plugin

By Terry J (texasbiz) on February 13, 2018

Unlike many, I have seen no real issues with the plugin and find it very useful. In my tests, you simply follow the directions and it just works. No tweaking required in my experience. Best iFrame plugin I have found here on repository.

The best plugin for iframe embed

By ValekaVale on November 3, 2017

Really great plugin. I needed for one site to embed few Leadpages ifarmes and there was a lot of job to make it look good for all screen sizes but this plugin saved me hours and hours of hard work. I even bought commercial plugin that should have the same function but it didn't work at all. Still I can't believe this works so great. Perhaps better support would attract more users of this fantastic plugin.

Perfect

By aziebiotoop on August 7, 2017

Works perfect with SMF.

Works great

By ukozok on January 20, 2017

I have set hundreds of iframes using this plugin and it works like a charm.

Worked Perfect and Easily

By Vern Southern (vernsouthern) on October 26, 2016

Wow! This was so easy to install and use. Simple documentation took less than five minutes to read and use. Very impressive.

Changelog

2.0

Release date: December 2, 2024
Fixed: Escape all link parameters.

1.9

Release date: October 23, 2024
Fixed: Don’t allow links that are javascript code.

1.8

Release date: October 7, 2024
Fixed: Escape tag attribute to avoid javascript injection.

1.7

Release date: July 10, 2022
Fixed: unset array key warning for php 8 when scroll is set but autosize hasn’t been.

1.6

Release date: February 21, 2018
Added: name attribute to the iframe.

1.5

Release date: March 31, 2017
Fixed: WP_DEBUG and JavaScript errors when the auto resize option was not used.

1.4

Release date: November 11, 2016
Added: Query support

1.3

Release date: September 27, 2016
Fixed: Fudge factor being ignored when autosizing the iframe.

1.2

Release date: November 6, 2015
Fixed: Height parameter was being ignored, thanks vantron.

1.1

Release date: August 11, 2015
Fixed: Make sure to check the frame element and sub-objects exist before using them later.

1.0

Release date: May 15, 2015
Added Shortcode UI support (see https://github.com/fusioneng/Shortcake for details)

0.5

Release date: March 25, 2015
Initial release.