Embed self-hosted MP4, HLS (.m3u8), and DASH videos with a responsive video player featuring playlists, subtitles, and Gutenberg support.
Alternatives to HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease
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Responsive MP4 video player built on Plyr, also for YouTube and Vimeo, with captions, quality and speed menus, custom controls and play on scroll.
The "Videos Chapters & Logos" plugin allows you to embed MP4 videos with a logo, poster, and markers on your WordPress site.
Video gallery plugin for WordPress with a built-in HTML5 player. Embed YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Rumble, and self-hosted videos.
Easily embed StreamNexus.io hosted videos using a shortcode. The plugin embeds an HTML5 ABR HLS video player.
A modern, accessible, fully customizable & user-friendly YouTube Video Player for WordPress.
Video player block for Gutenberg – embed and play YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted HTML5 videos in a responsive, customizable player.
ZW Player Video Embedv3.3.5
Professional HTML5 video player with VR/360° panoramic playback, multi-audio-track switching, subtitles, chapters, annotations, watermarks, playlists, …
FV Player 8v8.1.9
WordPress's most reliable, easy to use and feature-rich video player. Supports playlists, ads, stats and user video position saving.
Video Player for WPBakery add-on for WPBakery Page Builder allow add YouTube, Vimeo and Self-Hosted videos (HTML5) to your WordPress website.