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HTML5 Videos
Easily embed HTML5 videos from the Media Library into posts and pages.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 4
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 4 Jan 2013
- Added
- Sep 2012
- Requires WP
- 2.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 3.5.2
- Downloads
- 12,962
Our analysis
AI-assistedHTML5 Videos is a WordPress plugin that allows you to embed videos directly from your Media Library without relying on third-party hosting services. It simplifies the process by automatically generating shortcodes for you, making it easier to add videos to your pages using the WordPress editor.
The plugin supports HTML5 video tags and includes a Flash fallback for older browsers, ensuring compatibility across various platforms. This plugin is suitable for users who want to manage their video content independently and streamline the embedding process.
Best for: This plugin suits users who want to host and embed their own videos without external services.
What it does well
- ✓Embeds videos directly from the Media Library
- ✓Automatically generates shortcodes for easy embedding
- ✓Includes Flash fallback for older browsers
- ✓Supports HTML5 video formats
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in January 2013, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited information on specific features and performance
Verdict
HTML5 Videos offers a straightforward solution for embedding videos, but its outdated status may limit its effectiveness with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
powercat74's own description of HTML5 Videos, lightly tidied.
Embed HTML5 Videos from the Media Library
Make your media managers happy with this simple WordPress plugin from Cremalab. No longer will you (or they) need to rely on Vimeo, Youtube or any pricey video hosting service to deliver videos to your audience. Simply upload the correct HTML5 videos to your Media Library, then embed them into your pages easily using the WordPress editor. This plugin is different from other similar plugins because this writes the shortcodes for you!
This small plugin seeks to fulfill these three major needs:
1. Embed videos from the Media Library without relying on a third-party hosting service
2. Embed the videos using HTML5 video tags with a Flash fallback for older browsers
3. Make it easy – no need to write long short codes
This plugin is built on the videojs javascript library which detects browser capability and provides flash fallback for older browsers and to provide the controls styling. All current browsers and most mobile browsers already support HTML5 video tags, so they will receive native HTML videos without any third-party plugins. Browsers that do not support HTML5 videos will be shown a Flash version.
How Does it Work?
In three steps, you can be hosting your own videos:
1. Convert your videos to HTML5 formats (we like the Miro Video Converter for this job).
2. Upload all three formats to your Media Libary in WordPress
3. Embed the videos using the HTML5 Videos plugin
Most other plugins make you write your the shortcode to embed the video. HTML5 Videos makes this easier by allowing you to select the videos from the Media Library, set some options, and then insert the shortcode.
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