Embed self-hosted MP4, HLS (.m3u8), and DASH videos with a responsive video player featuring playlists, subtitles, and Gutenberg support.
Alternatives to Story Video Block – Fast Video Player, YouTube Embed & Testimonials for Gutenberg
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Short Description: Load YouTube videos faster by replacing iframes with a preview image; the video plays only when clicked play.
Display video embeds with a floating video effect, fixed to the page corner during scroll.
A modern, accessible, fully customizable & user-friendly YouTube Video Player for WordPress.
Add a responsive HTML5, YouTube & Vimeo video player to WordPress posts and pages using a Gutenberg block or shortcode.
Video player block for Gutenberg – embed and play YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted HTML5 videos in a responsive, customizable player.
GDPR friendly lazy load YouTube block. Only loads the video player when visitors click play. Boost page speed.
Display local video posts in a responsive grid feed with thumbnails, Plyr player, and download button.
Embed YouTube, Vimeo & MP4 videos with beautiful custom players, call-to-action overlays, lead capture forms and analytics. Free.
Lightweight HTML5 video player and video hosting with CDN built for WordPress