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Genesis Featured Video
Replace featured images in a Genesis theme with a featured video from YouTube, Vimeo and other sources.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2021
- Added
- Oct 2016
- Requires WP
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.8.15
- Downloads
- 23,306
Our analysis
AI-assistedGenesis Featured Video is a WordPress plugin that allows you to replace featured images on your blog or archive pages with videos from platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or even self-hosted videos. This enables visitors to play the video directly on the page without needing to enter the post.
The plugin supports custom post types, making it suitable for showcasing product demonstration videos for WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads, as well as promotional videos for events. It requires a Genesis child theme to function and is not compatible with other themes.
Best for: This plugin is best for users of Genesis child themes who want to enhance their posts with featured videos.
What it does well
- ✓Replaces featured images with videos
- ✓Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos
- ✓Allows direct video playback on the page
- ✓Compatible with custom post types
Where it falls short
- •Requires a Genesis child theme to work
- •Not compatible with other themes
Verdict
Genesis Featured Video offers a straightforward way to integrate videos into your Genesis-based site, but its compatibility is limited to specific themes.
From the developer
AMP-MODE's own description of Genesis Featured Video, lightly tidied.
Replace featured images on your blog or archive pages in your Genesis theme with a featured video from YouTube, Vimeo, other video hosting services, or even self-hosted videos. This plugin lets your visitors play the video without having to click into the post to view it.
Custom post types are supported, so you can use this plugin to show product demonstration videos for WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads products, or show a promotional video for an upcoming event.
This plugin requires your site to be using a Genesis child theme in order to work. It is not compatible with other themes.
Plugin author is a third-party developer who is not affiliated with StudioPress, the owner of the Genesis Framework.
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