Video Background Block – Use Video as Background in Sections
Video Background Block – Use Video as Background in Sections
Description
Use video as background in the section.
Features
- Background Video: Use the video as a background.
- Fallback: Use fallback image.
- Overlay: Add overlay color to the video.
- Height: Set the height of the section.
- Padding: Set the padding of the section.
How to use
- First, Install the Video Background Block plugin
- Add the Video Background block from the block category called “Widgets” in the Gutenberg editor.
- You can change block settings from the right-side settings sidebar.
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Enjoy!
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For installation help click on Installation Tab
Feedback
- Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? Please share your feedback with us
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Installation
From Gutenberg Editor:
- Go to the WordPress Block/Gutenberg Editor
- Search For Video Background Block
- Click on the Video Background to add the block
Download & Upload:
- Download the Video Background Block plugin (.zip file)
- In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on Add New
- Click on Upload Plugin and choose the
video-background-block.zipfile and click on Install Now - Activate the plugin and Enjoy!
Manually:
- Download and upload the Video Background Block plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
Screenshots
Settings
Video Background
Faq
Yes, the Video Background block is a free Gutenberg block plugin.
Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.
Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor’s right sidebar.
You can use unlimited times as you want.
You can post your questions on the support forum here
Reviews
Navigation menu SVG error
By 
I placed a navigation block from the editor inside the video block. But it doesn't show me the hamburger. The problem is that it doesn't show the SVG inside the button. It only happens if I place it inside this block outside of it, and it works fine. That's why I had to uncheck:
Show button icon
Configures the visual appearance of the button that changes the overlay menu.
And so, the word MENU appears.
Is there any way to make the menu hamburger appear?
AWESOME
By 
I've literally tested over 6 plugins just today to see which ones work for FREE and which ones are paid. I also played around with the code directly to see if I could get it to work the same, which I did; however, this is by and far the best plugin to use. If you want to do the plugin route, versus custom code!
Adds the missing video background block
By 
Great little plugin which adds a Gutenberg video background block which is missing most other plugins. Responsive support too!
An option for cropping the section of the video for mobile viewing would be great!
Excellent plugin, only a minor setback
By 
This plugin did what I needed in a very simple and intuitive way. I gave it 4 stars just because there is a minor setback / bug. When I refresh / update the editor, block is again filled with default content. I think this is because I am using this plugin just to display a full width video block so I don't use title, paragraph and button.
Changelog
1.0.5 – 6 Aug 2025
- Add SDK.
1.0.4 – 13 Mar 2025
- Fix video align to center.
1.0.3
- Fix not playing the video on mobile
1.0.2
- Fallback Image
- Not load scripts if block is not used
1.0.1
- Add translate feature.
1.0.0
- Initial Release.