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ReelsHive

Display engaging vertical videos in WordPress with the ultimate WordPress reels plugin.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Current version1.0.14
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.0
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update17 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations70Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records ReelsHive version 1.0.14 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.

Overview

About this plugin

Are you looking to show immersive vertical videos in WordPress, but struggling with slow page loads or distracting embeds?

Over 80% of web traffic is mobile, and users don’t rotate their phones anymore. If your website is still relying on flat, landscape-oriented videos or cluttered YouTube/Vimeo embeds, you are leaking traffic and conversions every single second.

If you aren’t capturing the micro-attention of today’s mobile audience with immersive, portrait-style video loops, your website is already falling behind.

The Ultimate WordPress Reel Plugin: Stand Out with ReelsHive

ReelsHive is the ultimate WordPress reels plugin designed to let you easily create and display high-converting, TikTok-style vertical videos in WordPress using your own self-hosted videos.

Get the exact same addictive, swipeable, fullscreen video experience of Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts on your site. By using this lightweight WordPress reel plugin, you keep users on your pages and retain 100% control of your traffic with no competitor ads, external logo overlays, or leaky links.

Why You Need a Dedicated WordPress Reel Plugin:

  • Seamless Vertical Videos in WordPress: Modern mobile users expect vertical content. ReelsHive delivers beautiful portrait-style videos that feel native on smartphones, capturing mobile engagement that traditional videos lose.
  • Stop Leaking Traffic: Standard embeds invite users to click away. ReelsHive uses your own self-hosted MP4/WebM video files, keeping users glued to your brand and your site.
  • Add Call-to-Actions Directly to Reels: Turn passive viewers into active buyers. Place fully customizable CTA buttons on top of your WordPress reels to instantly direct traffic to your landing pages, signup forms, or checkout.
  • Blazing Fast Performance: Don’t let heavy video scripts kill your Google Core Web Vitals. ReelsHive features predictive lazy loading and mobile buffering to ensure your pages stay fast.

Zero Complexity. Complete Control.

You don’t need a developer or complex video tools. Getting your portrait reel gallery live takes less than 2 minutes:

1. Upload: Go to ReelsHive -> Add New Single Reel and upload your MP4 video file.

2. Convert: Add an engaging Call-to-Action link, custom button text, and colors directly onto the video.

3. Embed: Copy the simple shortcode and drop it anywhere; posts, pages, sidebar widgets, or page builders like Elementor and Gutenberg.

Core Features built for Conversions:

  • 100% Self-Hosted & Ad-Free: Run portrait video reels without dependency on external video networks or risk of algorithm distractions.
  • Interactive CTA Buttons: Overlay direct links, custom colors, and text to guide user action on each reel.
  • Multiple Display Layouts: Build TikTok-like Vertical Scroll feeds, responsive Grid galleries, or horizontal Swipeable Sliders.
  • Deep Linking Support: Link directly to a specific video within a gallery from external emails or social campaigns.
  • High-Performance Lazy Loading: Smart buffering that preloads videos selectively, optimizing your page speed and mobile bandwidth.
  • Universal Responsiveness: Designed to look and work flawlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.

External services

This plugin provides social sharing functionality that links to third-party services. These services are only accessed when a user explicitly clicks on a share button.

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Facebook: Used for sharing video reels on Facebook. When a user clicks the Facebook share button, they are redirected to Facebook’s sharing interface. The shared URL and page title are sent to Facebook.

  • Service provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

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WhatsApp: Used for sharing video reels via WhatsApp. Clicking the WhatsApp share button redirects the user to the WhatsApp API to compose a message. The shared URL and page title are sent.

  • Service provider: WhatsApp LLC
  • Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

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Twitter (X): Used for sharing video reels on Twitter (X). Clicking the Twitter share button redirects the user to the Twitter intent interface. The shared URL and page title are sent.

  • Service provider: X Corp.
  • Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • gallery
  • reels
  • slider
  • tiktok
  • video
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity17 Sept 20261mo ago

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Version1.0.131.0.14
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