About this plugin
SmartVideo is a YouTube alternative that replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds on your WordPress site with a clean, ad-free video player served from a global CDN. No “Recommended Videos” pulling visitors away. No YouTube branding competing with yours.
Just your content, loading fast.
⚠️ Important: player update
0 brings a new, faster player, and it is opt-in. Your site keeps playing videos on the classic player when you update, so nothing about your videos changes on update day. Switch over whenever you’re ready: set Player → Version to Stable in the SmartVideo settings, and the player appearance and playback settings start applying.
A later release will make the new player the default for everyone, with the classic player still available if you need it.
⚡ Why SmartVideo?
- The SmartVideo player loads only on pages with video, unlike YouTube embeds which add weight to every page — pages load faster and PageSpeed scores improve
- Video hosting with global CDN delivery
- Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds with zero manual work
- Only loads its player on pages that actually have video — no player script on the rest of your site
Why WordPress Site Owners Choose SmartVideo
Speed & Performance First
* Lightweight video player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds
* Improve Core Web Vitals and page speed performance
* Global CDN delivers video from the nearest edge server
* Lazy load video — defer video loading until needed
* Optimized for mobile, desktop, and tablet viewing
Complete Brand Control
* Remove YouTube or Vimeo branding, overlays, and distracting related videos
* Custom player branding with your colors and watermark
* Professional, distraction-free playback environment
* Prevent traffic leaks to competitor content
WordPress Integration Made Simple
* Native widgets for Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Breakdance, and Divi 5
* Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds instantly (no workflow changes)
* Embed videos in seconds with shortcodes or blocks
* Responsive design adapts to any theme
* Per-page disable toggle when you need the original embed
What Our Users Say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stefan G. – “After using Swarmify we are incredibly annoyed. But only because of our mistake of not having used Swarmify before.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dan S. – “This tool is easy to setup and as easy to use. Does the job as intended, no nonsense.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joe W. – “I implemented this on my site and immediately saw an impact. I am very impressed with how simple they have made the entire setup.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aditya R. – “Goodbye YouTube Embeds! ”
🎯 Key Features
- 📹 Video Hosting: Generous bandwidth, automatic encoding, and CDN delivery included
- ⚙️ Playback Customization: Autoplay, loop, mute, hide controls, play inline, video speed control
- 🎨 Visual Enhancement: Add poster images and custom branding
- 🧩 Page Builder Support: Native widgets for Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Breakdance, and Divi 5
- 🎯 Conditional Loading: Player script only loads on pages with video content
- 🔒 Per-Page Control: Disable SmartVideo on individual pages or posts
- 💰 Monetization Ready: VAST ad support for revenue generation
- 📁 Format Support: MP4, HLS adaptive bitrate streaming (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS
- 📊 Video Schema & SEO: JSON-LD VideoObject video schema auto-generated for pages with SmartVideo
- 🛠️ Developer Friendly: Filters, shortcodes, and extensive customization options
🔧 Behind the Scenes: How SmartVideo Works
SmartVideo handles video streaming and optimization automatically:
- 🤖 Automatic Encoding: Uploads are optimized for web delivery
- 🌍 Global CDN: Routes video from the nearest edge server for fast playback
- 📱 Responsive Rendering: Adapts to any device or screen size
- 📦 Generous Limits: Bandwidth, encoding, and storage included with every plan
Whether you’re showcasing product demos, educational content, sales videos, or background visuals, SmartVideo loads fast, looks professional, and keeps visitors on your site.
🚀 Get Started in Minutes
Start with our free 14-day trial:
- 📥 Install the SmartVideo plugin from your WordPress dashboard
- 🔗 Connect your free Swarmify account (14-day trial included)
- 👀 Watch your existing embeds automatically convert to the clean SmartVideo player
- 📈 Upgrade when you’re ready for more hosting and advanced features
SmartVideo requires a Swarmify account. com/pricing for current plans. 0).