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HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player

by bPlugins

Version: 2.7.1

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Description

The #1 No-Code Video Player Plugin – Trusted by 30,000+ Websites Worldwide

HTML5 Video Player | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo

HTML5 Video Player is a flexible and fully responsive video player plugin for WordPress. It allows you to embed MP4 and other video formats with ease. You can customize the player to match your site design and support playback across all major browsers and devices.
The plugin supports video embedding using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks, making it easy to add video players to posts, pages, or widgets without writing any code. With built-in customization options, users can control video behavior such as autoplay, loop, mute, and more.

Key Features – Free Version

  • Responsive HTML5 Video Player: Seamlessly adapts to all devices and screen sizes.

  • No-Code Embedding: Use shortcodes to quickly add videos anywhere on your site.

  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works perfectly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, IE7–IE9, and more.

  • iOS & Mobile Friendly: Plays video files on all major devices without extra plugins.

  • Autoplay, Loop & Mute Options: Customize how your videos behave.

  • Skins & Color Customization: Style the player to match your brand.

  • Supports Multiple Formats: Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, and FLV files.

  • Preview for Paid Content: Great for selling digital video files with previews.

  • Lightweight & Compact: Doesn’t take up unnecessary space on your page.

  • Custom CSS Support: Fine-tune your player with custom styles.

  • SEO Optimized: Schema markup helps search engines understand and index your videos.

HTML5 Video Player Pro – Unlock Premium Features

The Pro version adds more flexibility and advanced controls for managing video playback and customization:

What’s New in the Pro Version?

  • Color Picker: Change player colors to match your site perfectly.

  • External Hosting Support: Embed videos from Amazon S3 and other sources.

  • Multiple Subtitles Support: Make your videos accessible and multilingual.

  • Quality Switcher: Viewers can toggle video quality like on YouTube.

  • Page Load Optimizer: Control preload settings for better speed.

  • Restart, Rewind, Fast Forward: Full control playback buttons.

  • Ad-Free Experience: No ads, just pure video.

  • Download Button Toggle: Enable or hide video downloads.

  • Customize Every Control: Show/hide any button or control.

  • Speed & Quality Control: Let users adjust playback speed and resolution.

  • Advanced Shortcode Generator: Now inside your post/page text editor.

  • Custom Download URL: Set a specific URL users will access when downloading your video.

  • Autoplay When Visible on Screen: Smart autoplay triggers only when the video enters the viewport.

  • Disable Pause: Prevent viewers from pausing the video.

  • Allow Inline Playback on iOS: Enable inline video viewing on iPhones and iPads.

  • Show Thumbnail on Pause: Display a thumbnail image when the video is paused.

  • Sticky on Scroll: Keep the video visible as users scroll down the page.

  • Seek Time: Customize how far the video jumps when seeking forward/backward.

  • Start Time: Automatically start the video at a specified time.

  • Preload Options: Choose how much of the video is preloaded (metadata, auto, none).

  • Google VAST Tag URL: Integrate ad tags using Google VAST for monetization.

  • Chapters: Add chapter markers for easier navigation and user experience.

  • Overlay: Display a custom overlay before or after playback.

  • Enable End Screen: Show a custom end screen after the video finishes (disables repeat).

  • Password Protected: Restrict video access to users with a valid password.

  • Accessibility Ready: Supports captions and subtitles for a better inclusive experience.

  • Enable Popup Player: Let users view videos in a pop-up modal for distraction-free playback.

  • Watermark Support: Add branding or copyright with a watermark (disables autoplay).

  • Additional ID/CSS Class: Add unique IDs or CSS classes for advanced custom styling.

Try the Pro Version – Unlock all premium features today!

How to Use HTML5 Video Player – Quick Start Guide

Getting started is easy!

Step-by-Step Setup

  • Install and activate the plugin

  • Go to the HTML5 Video Player menu in the WordPress dashboard

  • Create a new video player and configure your settings

  • Copy the shortcode displayed for your player

  • Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget

Alternatively, use the Gutenberg block to add the player visually

Gutenberg Block Support

HTML5 Video Player includes full support for the block editor. Simply choose the HTML5 Video Player block from the editor, select your player, and publish your content.

That’s it – your video is live!

Whether you’re embedding an MP4 player or building a video gallery, HTML5 Video Player is the go-to solution for a powerful, professional video player plugin on WordPress.

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Use Cases

  • Embed product demo videos

  • Display video tutorials and course content

  • Showcase client testimonials

  • Build a video portfolio

Add previews for digital video content

Quick Player Block

[video_player src="video src"]

More attributes can be used

controls="play-large, restart, rewind, play, fast-forward, progress, current-time, mute, volume, captions, settings, pip, airplay, download, fullscreen"
autoplay="true/false"
muted="true/false"
preload="auto/metadata/none"
width="500px"
reset_on_end="true"

User Feedback

❛❛We got multiple support from the developer. Outstanding and fabulous! 100 % satisfied and my personal recommendation for video player plugin!❜❜

-newbie2004

❛❛This guy is the future of WordPress plugins. The interface is the very definition of simplicity and everything just works right out of the box.❜❜

-amallulla

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This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

e.g.

  1. Upload plugin-directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Use the shortcode in page, post, or in widgets.
  4. If you want video in your theme PHP file, Place <?php echo do_shortcode('YOUR_SHORTCODE'); ?> in your templates
  1. Add New Video

    Add New Video

  2. Preview

    Preview

  3. Password Protected Video

    Password Protected Video

  4. Popup Player

    Popup Player

  5. Video From YouTube

    Video From YouTube

  6. Video From Vimeo

    Video From Vimeo

  7. VAST Ads

    VAST Ads

  8. Gutenberg Block

    Gutenberg Block

  9. Settings

    Settings

  10. Playlist Settings

    Playlist Settings

  11. Analytics

    Analytics

  12. Quick Player Settings

    Quick Player Settings

  13. Gutenberg Block Settings

    Gutenberg Block Settings

How do I install this plugin?

You can install it as other regular WordPress plugins. No different way. Please see on installation tab.

What Video type can I play?

You can play mp4, ogg video files.

How many players i can publish on my site?

You can publish unlimited videos, there are no limits.

Will this plugin work/be compatible with the theme I use?

This plugin is compatible with most themes. But, unfortunately, we cannot check it with all third-party themes (especially paid ones) for compatibility, therefore there are cases when this plugin does not work with a third-party theme. We constantly check this plugin for compatibility with third-party themes. If we find that this plugin is incompatible with a third-party theme, and if we can fix it on our part, we release an update of our plugin to fix the problem.

If you find a conflict between our plugin and a third-party theme, please let us know and we will definitely release an update of our plugin to fix the problem.

Will this plugin work/be compatible with other plugins that I use?

This plugin is compatible with most plugins. But, unfortunately, we cannot check it with all third-party plugins (especially paid ones) for compatibility, therefore there are cases when this plugin does not work with a third-party plugin. We constantly check this plugin for compatibility with third-party plugins. If we find that this plugin is incompatible with a third-party plugin, and if we can fix it on our part, we release an update of our plugin to fix the problem.

If you find a conflict between our plugin and a third-party plugin, please let us know and we will definitely release an update of our plugin to fix the problem.

What PHP version is required?

  • The free version requires PHP 7.1 or higher.
  • The Pro version (with advanced features and Freemius integration) requires PHP 8.1 or higher.

I can change the size of the video and the support answers

By Brisch (brisch) on January 19, 2025

I have the free version of this plugin, and it is possible to change the size of the video. Also, some other things like an endless loop.

And I had a support question, it was resolved within 3 days.

Thanks!!!

Don't waste your time

By seabasstin on November 1, 2024

The majority of the reviews/stars here are fake.

This plugin will not work. I tried on different types of posts/pages, with different types of media to the same result. nothing. I have a conventional WordPress 6.6.2 setup, no weird configs, just straight out of the box on a conventional wp shared hosting account.

I realize that support is not available on unpaid accounts, but if the plugin does not work at all, it is just a dud. and a scammy way to force people to upgrade to the paid service.

If that is what you want bplugins llc then do not offer the free version, just say "only paid version available", I understand the need to make money but being a tease is wasting everyones time.

definitely do not waste your time with this plugin ( I would avoid the paid version just as well, since scammy companies are scamming wether or not you pay.)

yes if you can't tell I am pissed.

Please keep up your great work!!

By Aba (abambres) on August 24, 2024

My favorite service of this kind thus far. Thanks so much!

Ticks all boxes

By JuergenH on April 6, 2024

Perfect player for basic needs and a bit more than that. Optionally, purchase the premium edition to get everything that's possible. Works smoothly and configuration is a no-brainer. 5 stars.

the support does not respond

By davidoffsky on March 1, 2024

the support does not respond

Very convenient tool

By takeoy (Takeo Yamada) on February 29, 2024

This plugin is very helpful to realize video play including Youtube easily. It is also good to control video motions with settings.

Doesn't support crowdbunker.com

By villoz on February 18, 2024

Doesn't support crowdbunker.com

too much spam

By damnidunno on December 5, 2023

not a bad plugin, even for free. but they add so many links and advertisements in the wordpress admin for you to buy pro version. Pretty annoying and not worth it.

интуитивно сложен плеер

By liool on November 15, 2023

<font _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="98735" _msthash="386">нет возможности быстро вставить видео из блоков, какие-то надо ссылки на видео в настройках плагина. хочу просто добавить свои медиафайлы прям на странице</font> <font _mstmutation="1"></font>

Instant Uninstall

By bahia0019 on September 15, 2023

This plugin does not need to have a top-level menu item.
I uninstalled this plugin right away.
Don't clutter up my menu for your tiny little plugin upsells.

2.7.1 – 16 Aug, 2025

  • Fixed: Video does not play when Gutenberg plugin installed

2.7.0 – 12 Aug, 2025

  • Fixed: Elementor issue
  • Fixed: Box shadow in progressbar
  • New Page: Dashboard
  • New Block: Vimeo Player
  • New Block: Youtube Player
  • Improved: Code

2.6.2 – 3 July, 2025

  • Fixed: Not initialized properly when metadata is set to none
  • Feature: Hide/Encoded Stream Video URL

2.6.1 – 26 May, 2025

  • Fixed: Error on update Ratio

2.6.0 – 23 May, 2025

  • Feature: Index video on google
  • Feature: Autoplay when visible on Screen (Elementor) – (Premium)
  • Security: Improved Security
  • Update: WordPress SDK

2.5.39 – 8 May, 2025

  • Fixed: progressbar does not update
  • Fixed: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly.

2.5.38 – 27 Jan, 2025

  • Update: Freemius SDK Update

2.5.37 – 18 Jan, 2025

  • Fixed: Undefined array key “passwordProtected”

2.5.36 – 11 Jan, 2025

  • Fixed: Vulnerability

2.5.35 – 4 Sep, 2024

  • Improved: Security

2.5.34 – 24 Aug, 2024

  • Fixed: Video only showing for administrator

2.5.33 – 22 Aug, 2024

  • Fixed: Security Issue

2.5.32 – 3 Aug, 2024

  • Tried to Fixed: Unknown Error when activate (not for everyone)

2.5.31 – 29 July, 2024

  • Improved: Removed extra code

2.5.30 – 23 June, 2024

  • Fixed: brand color
  • Fixed: Caption font-size

2.5.28 – 17 March, 2024

  • Improved: Password Protected
  • Fixed: Thumbnail on Safari

2.5.27 – 4 Feb, 2024

  • Improved: Security issues

2.5.26 – 24 Jan, 2024

  • Fixed: aws.png not found in backend

2.5.25 – 23 Jan, 2024

  • Improved: Security

2.5.24 – 11 Jan, 2024

  • Fixed: Removed CDN URL

2.5.23 – 9 Jan, 2024

  • Fixed: 404 not found

2.5.22 -27 Dec, 2023

  • Fixed: Undefined property: stdClass::$plan_id

2.5.21 – 25 Dec, 2023

  • Fixed: download button
  • Fixed: 404 not found error

2.5.20 – 24 Dec, 2023

  • Fixed: Added Quick Player

2.5.19 – 30 Nov, 2023

  • Fixed: AWS picker is not working

2.5.17 – 24 Nov, 2023

  • Feature: Set Default Ratio

2.5.15 – 28 Sep, 2023

  • fixed: str_contains issue

2.5.14 – 24 Sep, 2023

  • Improved: Autoplay in all devices

2.5.13 – 23 Sep, 2023

  • Fix the aspect ratio issue

2.5.12 – 22 Sep, 2023

  • Fix the iOS video height issue.

2.5.8 – 29/09/2022

  • issue fixed: autoplay on mobile

2.5.7 – 22/08/2022

  • Codestar framework updated

2.5.6 – 16/04/2022

  • Added an option to pause other players on play video

2.5.5 – 16/04/2022

  • pause other players on play

2.5.4 – 23/03/2022

  • Solved the fullscreen issue on Safari

2.5.3 – 22/03/2022

  • rotate screen automatically when entering fullscreen

2.5.2 – 08/02/2022

  • option to disable shortcode to avoid conflict

2.5.0 – 08/02/2022

  • removed black background before load.

2.4.9

  • Removed unnecessary text

2.4.6

  • Fixed Elementor Addon mobile issue

2.4.5

  • Option to disable Gutenberg shortcode generator

2.4.3

  • Fullscreen issue fixed.

2.4.1

  • Advanced Shortcode Generator

2.3.7

  • Ability To Customize ALL Controls
  • Added Elemenotor Addons
  • Added Gutenberg Block
  • Improved code quality
  • Fixed Security issue

1.5.0

  • Added Fast Forward Button
  • Added Fast Rewind Button
  • Added Fast Reset Button
  • Fixed a minor bug

1.4

  • Fix Volume issue
  • Enable Direct Download with file name.
  • Improved performance

1.3

  • Add support for Gutenberg Block

1.2

  • Add modern player skin
  • Improved performance

1.1

  • Fix player position issue

1.0

  • Initial Release
  • Version:Version: 2.7.1
  • Active installs:Active installs: 20K
  • Last updated:Last updated: 1 month ago
  • Requires:Requires: 5.8
  • Tested:Tested: 6.8.2
Average rating:4.7 out of 5 stars.
  • Number of ratings: 169 ratings
  • Number of ratings: 5 ratings
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