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Description

The Minute Video plugin connects WordPress to Minute’s Online Video Platform (OVP). Use it to embed OVP videos and playlists in posts, sidebars, and theme templates, set featured video, and serve sendtonews embeds already in your content.

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What you can do

  • Configure OVP credentials under Settings > Minute Video
  • Search and insert videos from the Video Library in the post editor (classic editor or Minute Video block)
  • Insert playlists or shortcodes from the embed modal in widgets and the customizer
  • Embed with the [voltax] shortcode (or legacy [mm-video] where already in use)
  • Embed sendtonews content with the [sendtonews] shortcode or embed.sendtonews.com oEmbed URLs
  • Set a featured video per post and render it with the MinuteMedia\Ovp\Player theme API
  • Paste Minute Video URLs for oEmbed on *.minutemediaservices.com
  • Serve AMP pages with Minute Platform and sendtonews amp-video-iframe output (legacy [mm-video] uses amp-minute-media-player)

Account

A Minute Platform OVP account is required for new Minute Video embeds. Contact sales@minutegroup.com for access.

Developer reference

wp-config constants

  • VOLTAX_DEBUG — Enable admin/modal debug logging. Default false.
  • DISABLE_VOLTAX_AMP_SWITCH — When true, disables automatic AMP switching for [voltax] and [sendtonews] embeds.
  • DISABLE_S2N_AMP_SWITCH — Legacy STN constant; same behavior as DISABLE_VOLTAX_AMP_SWITCH.
  • VOLTAX_ENABLE_OVERRIDE_PROPERTY — When true, shows Override Property on Featured Video, the Voltax block, and the Voltax widget for single-video selections. [voltax] property and organization attributes always work without this constant.

Filters

Featured Video metabox post types (default: post, page). Use voltax_featured_video_screens for new integrations. stnvideo_featured_video_screens is a legacy fallback used only when the voltax filter has no callbacks.

  • voltax_featured_video_screens — ( $screens )
  • stnvideo_featured_video_screens — legacy fallback; ( $screens )

Embed playback and extension hooks:

  • voltax_embed_playbackmethod — ( $playbackmethod, $content_id, $record, $options ) — autoplay, clicktoplay, or empty (omit override)
  • voltax_amp_iframe_query_args — ( $args, $content_id ) — AMP iframe query args
  • voltax_oembed_request_params — ( $params, $parsed, $url, $args ) — oEmbed request params
  • voltax_oembed_parsed_url — ( $result, $query_params, $url ) — parsed source URL fields

Voltax oEmbed also forwards allowlisted optional query params from the pasted URL (for example playbackmethod) when present; use the filters above to inject or override.

Extra HTML attributes on player embed divs (standard/non-AMP only). Return a space-separated attribute string.

  • voltax_extra_player_div_attributes — ( $attributes, $content_id, $post ) for [voltax]
  • stnvideo_extra_player_div_attributes — ( $attributes, $player_type, $key, $cid, $post ) for [sendtonews]; $player_type is always single

Legacy [mm-video] AMP. Use voltax_video_amp_attributes for new integrations. mm_video_amp_attributes is a legacy fallback used only when the voltax filter has no callbacks.

  • voltax_video_amp_attributes — ( $attributes, $node )
  • mm_video_amp_attributes — legacy fallback; ( $attributes ) only
  • voltax_amp_force_sanitizer_placeholder — ( $default, $record, $options )
  • voltax_amp_use_sanitizer_path — ( $default, $record, $options )

oEmbed:

  • voltax_oembed_base — ( $default ) Voltax oEmbed service base URL (/oembed/player)

Embeds and third-party scripts

The plugin outputs shortcodes, player <script> tags, or AMP iframes. It does not bundle third-party player JavaScript.

Voltax OVP ([voltax]) — player div + script:

  • Script: https://players.voltaxservices.io/players/{organizationId}/{propertyId}/embed
  • AMP iframe: https://mp.mmvideocdn.com/mini-player/amp/index.html

Legacy Voltax ([mm-video]) — img placeholder swapped to script on the front end, or direct script embed:

  • Script: https://vms-players.minutemediaservices.com/{playerId}.js (override with VOLTAX_EMBED_LEGACY_ENDPOINT)
  • Front-end swap: plugin script public/js/voltax-video-player-public.js
  • AMP: amp-minute-media-player via AMP sanitizer templates

sendtonews / STN ([sendtonews]) — player div + script (or AMP iframe):

  • float / single: //embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js
  • player (Smart Match float): //embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js
  • full / barker: //embed.sendtonews.com/player2/embedcode.php
  • amp / amplist: https://amp.stnvideo.com/avi/

oEmbed providers

  • STN: https://embed.sendtonews.com/services/oembed
  • Voltax: *.minutemediaservices.com URLs resolved through /oembed/player (voltax_oembed_base, default https://videos-content.minutemediaservices.com). Editor uses preview_html; front-end uses html.

Legacy editor blocks and widgets

  • Block sendtonews/playerselector — preserved for existing posts; saved content remains [sendtonews ...] until replaced with voltax/video
  • Widget sendtonews — preserved for existing sidebar/customizer instances; renders STN until replaced with Voltax fields on the same widget
  • New block: voltax/video; new widget: voltax_video
  1. Install or update through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  2. Open Settings > Minute Video and enter the OVP credentials from Minute.
  3. If your site uses sendtonews embeds, confirm the legacy Company ID and authentication code on Settings > Minute Video (shown when present).
  4. Embed from the editor, widget, or shortcodes (see FAQ).
  5. Optional — Featured video: select a video in the post metabox, or use MinuteMedia\Ovp\Player::create() in your theme.
  1. Minute Video settings — OVP credentials.

    Minute Video settings — OVP credentials.

  2. Classic editor <strong>Add Video</strong> and <strong>Add Playlist</strong> buttons.

    Classic editor Add Video and Add Playlist buttons.

  3. Embed modal — Video Library tab.

    Embed modal — Video Library tab.

  4. Embed modal — Playlists tab.

    Embed modal — Playlists tab.

  5. Featured Video metabox on the post edit screen.

    Featured Video metabox on the post edit screen.

  6. Minute Video block in the block editor.

    Minute Video block in the block editor.

Do I need a paid account?

Yes. New Minute Video embeds require a Minute Platform OVP account. Sendtonews embeds use the Company ID and keys stored in your WordPress settings.

Where is the Video Library available?

The Video Library tab appears in the embed modal on the post editor only (classic editor and block editor when editing posts). It is not available in the widget screen, customizer, or site editor. On those screens, use the Playlists tab or paste a shortcode in the ShortCode tab.

How do I embed a video or playlist?

On the post editor, open the embed modal from Add Video / Add Playlist (classic editor) or the Minute Video block, search the Video Library, and insert. The plugin adds a [voltax] shortcode for you.

In the widget or customizer, open the embed modal and use the Playlists tab, or paste a shortcode in the ShortCode tab.

You can also paste a shortcode directly anywhere:

[voltax id="CONTENT_ID"]

Optional: playbackmethod (autoplay or clicktoplay). When omitted, the player uses its own default. Organization and property are taken from Settings > Minute Video.

How do I attach a playlist?

Pick a playlist from the Playlists tab in the embed modal, or pass the playlist content ID in [voltax id="PLAYLIST_ID"]. New [voltax] embeds only need the content ID.

I have existing `[mm-video]` shortcodes. Do they still work?

Yes. Legacy [mm-video] shortcodes continue to render. New embeds should use the Video Library and [voltax]:

[mm-video id="CONTENT_ID" type="video"]

[mm-video id="CONTENT_ID" type="playlist" playlist="PLAYLIST_ID"]

Optional legacy attributes: player, playlist_id, player_id, and image (preview thumbnail). A Default Player ID for legacy embeds appears under Legacy Minute Platform Settings on the settings page when one is already configured.

How do I embed sendtonews content?

Use the [sendtonews] shortcode or paste an embed.sendtonews.com oEmbed URL. Supported types: single, float, player, full, barker, amp, and amplist.

[sendtonews key="YOUR_KEY" type="player" cid="OPTIONAL_CID"]

Does the plugin support AMP?

Yes. New [voltax] embeds and sendtonews content render as amp-video-iframe on AMP pages. Legacy [mm-video] shortcodes that use the player.js embed path render as amp-minute-media-player.

I have two video plugins active. Which should I keep?

Keep Minute Video (this plugin) and deactivate any legacy Minute video plugin shown in the admin notice.

How do featured videos work?

Pick a video in the Featured Video Player metabox on the post edit screen, or integrate the theme API. MinuteMedia\Ovp\Player::create() renders the player; the featured image area can also show the embed when configured. Hide the metabox via Screen Options, or limit which post types show it with the voltax_featured_video_screens filter. Sites still using the legacy stnvideo_featured_video_screens hook continue to work unless voltax_featured_video_screens is also in use.

Can I disable automatic AMP embed switching?

Yes. In wp-config.php, define DISABLE_VOLTAX_AMP_SWITCH as true before the plugin loads. This affects [voltax] and [sendtonews] embeds only. The legacy constant DISABLE_S2N_AMP_SWITCH is also honored. Legacy [mm-video] embeds always follow AMP detection.

How do I use a branded or no-ads property for one embed?

Add optional attributes on [voltax]. They override Settings Minute Video for that embed only:

[voltax id="CONTENT_ID" property="BRANDED_PROPERTY"]

[voltax id="CONTENT_ID" organization="ORG_ID" property="BRANDED_PROPERTY"]

To show an Override Property field on Featured Video, the Minute Video block, and the Minute Video widget (single videos), define VOLTAX_ENABLE_OVERRIDE_PROPERTY as true in wp-config.php before the plugin loads. Organization override is shortcode-only.

I am upgrading from the STN Video Player Selector plugin. What still works?

Existing STN and Minute Platform content continues to render without re-embedding:

  • [sendtonews] shortcodes and embed.sendtonews.com oEmbed URLs
  • Legacy [mm-video] shortcodes
  • Legacy STN Video block (sendtonews/playerselector) — loads in the editor; use Replace with Minute Video to upgrade to the voltax/video block
  • Legacy STN Video widget (sendtonews) — keeps rendering Smart Match and other STN players in sidebars/templates; use Replace with Minute Video to upgrade that widget instance
  • Legacy featured video meta from STN or Minute Video
  • New embeds use Minute Video block (voltax/video) and Minute Video widget (voltax_video)

Deactivate the old STN or Minute Video plugins when prompted by the admin notice. OVP credentials under Settings > Minute Video are required for new Minute Video picker UI; legacy sendtonews embeds only need Company ID settings when already configured.

What embed types does the plugin render?

Embed
Standard (non-AMP)
AMP

[voltax]
Minute Video script from players.voltaxservices.io
amp-video-iframe mp.mmvideocdn.com/mini-player/amp/

[mm-video] (legacy)
vms-players.minutemediaservices.com/{playerId}.js
amp-minute-media-player (legacy sanitizer path)

[sendtonews] float, single*
embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js
amp-video-iframe amp.stnvideo.com/avi/

[sendtonews] player
embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js
amp-video-iframe amp.stnvideo.com/avi/

[sendtonews] full, barker
embed.sendtonews.com/player2/embedcode.php
amp-video-iframe amp.stnvideo.com/avi/

[sendtonews] amp, amplist
n/a (AMP-only types)
amp.stnvideo.com/avi/

*single is treated as float for legacy compatibility.

oEmbed: embed.sendtonews.com (STN) and *.minutemediaservices.com (Voltax).

Will minify plugins break embeds?

If you use JavaScript minification or combination plugins, exclude third-party player scripts from minify/combine/defer handling. Minute Video player and legacy STN player scripts are loaded asynchronously by design; minifying them often breaks playback.

Minute Video ([voltax], Voltax block/widget)

  • players.voltaxservices.io/players/

Legacy Minute Platform ([mm-video])

  • vms-players.minutemediaservices.com/ (and other *.minutemediaservices.com player script hosts in use on your site)

sendtonews / STN ([sendtonews], legacy STN block/widget, oEmbed)

  • embed.sendtonews.com/player1/responsive.js
  • embed.sendtonews.com/player2/embedcode.php
  • embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js
  • embed.sendtonews.com/player4/embedcode.js
  • embed.stnvideo.com/player1/responsive.js
  • embed.stnvideo.com/player2/embedcode.php
  • embed.stnvideo.com/player3/embedcode.js
  • embed.stnvideo.com/player4/embedcode.js

Some older embeds or oEmbed responses may still reference embed.stnvideo.com mirror URLs even when the plugin outputs embed.sendtonews.com. Exclude both hostnames if minify issues persist.

AMP embeds use amp-video-iframe (mp.mmvideocdn.com, amp.stnvideo.com) or amp-minute-media-player for legacy [mm-video]; these are not JavaScript files and do not need minify exclusions.

Where can I get help?

Contact your Minute account team or sales@minutegroup.com.

2.0.3

  • Added a link to the PDF user guide in the readme.

2.0.2

  • Updated the WordPress.org contributor name and tags.
  • Fixed npm audit issues.

2.0.1

  • First WordPress.org release of the 2.0 rewrite.
  • Bug fixes and general improvements.
  • Rebranded the plugin as Minute Video.

2.0.0

  • Major rewrite: Voltax OVP embeds plus full sendtonews / STN compatibility. Existing shortcodes, oEmbed, blocks, widgets, and featured-video meta keep working; new embeds use the Voltax stack.
  • Security: sanitize and escape shortcode/widget embed IDs and keys (addresses CVE-2025-6539 stored XSS via id in 1.6.5 and earlier).
  • New [voltax] shortcode, Gutenberg block (voltax/video), sidebar widget (voltax_video), Featured Video metabox, and React Video Library / Playlists embed modal (playlist type filter). Video Library includes My Uploads (organization-scoped available videos).
  • Optional [voltax] property and organization attributes to override Settings org/property on a single embed. Optional VOLTAX_ENABLE_OVERRIDE_PROPERTY shows an Override Property field on Featured Video, the Voltax block, and the widget (single videos).
  • Optional [voltax] playbackmethod (autoplay / clicktoplay; omitted when unset) and voltax_embed_playbackmethod filter; generic AMP/oEmbed/div extension filters for additional player params.
  • Theme API (MinuteMedia\Ovp\Player and related classes), Voltax oEmbed, and AMP amp-video-iframe embeds for Minute Video players.
  • Unified Settings Minute Video (OVP credentials) with import of legacy Voltax and sendtonews Company ID settings. Settings save always retries OAuth even when other fields are unchanged.
  • Legacy [mm-video] and [sendtonews] shortcodes, STN oEmbed, legacy STN block/widget (with Replace with Minute Video), and legacy featured-video meta preserved.
  • Admin notices when a legacy video plugin remains active; optional Shortcake UI for classic-editor shortcodes; bundled PDF user guide.
  • WordPress.org listing icons and banners updated for Minute branding.

1.6.5

  • Prior WordPress.org release. See SVN tag history for earlier changes.
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