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HTML5 Video Player for WordPress
Embed MP4, M4V, OGG, Youtube, WebM, FLV, HLS, M3u8 videos in your post or page using HTML5. Self-hosted or CDN hosted responsive HTML5 Video player.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.3★ from 3
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 Feb 2017
- Added
- Aug 2016
- Requires WP
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- WP 3.9.40
- Downloads
- 16,929
Our analysis
AI-assistedHTML5 Video Player for WordPress is a plugin that allows you to embed various types of videos in your posts or pages using the Video.js HTML5 video player library. It supports formats like HTML5, FLV, HLS, m3u8, mp4, as well as videos from platforms like YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo.
The plugin is compatible with the WordPress core [video] shortcode and works with the WordPress insert media button. It offers features such as a skin builder for customising the player’s appearance, although some advanced features are only available in the Pro version.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need a straightforward way to embed videos in WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Supports multiple video formats including HTML5 and Flash
- ✓Compatible with WordPress core [video] shortcode
- ✓Allows embedding videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo
- ✓Includes a skin builder for custom player designs
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in February 2017, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited functionality in the free version compared to the Pro version
- •Directory score indicates potential issues with performance or support
Verdict
HTML5 Video Player for WordPress provides basic video embedding capabilities but may lack support for the latest WordPress updates. Consider its limitations before use.
From the developer
onigetoc's own description of HTML5 Video Player for WordPress, lightly tidied.
A video plugin for WordPress built on the Video.js HTML5 video player library. Updated for Videojs 5.0+ with a more beautifull skin. Embed HTML5, Flash video in your post or page. Play HTML5, FLV, HLS, m3u8, mp4, Youtube, Dailymotion, Vimeo.
Compatible with the WordPress core [video] shortcode and work with the WordPress insert media button.
Videojs didn’t update their Videojs to 5.0+ for WordPress and i decided to do it and share it on the WordPress plugins page.
View videojs.com for additional information.
- Use the [videojs] shortcode in your post or page using the following options.
- Can use the WordPress default [video] shortcode.
- Compatible with the old Videojs version.
- NEW HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) Live Streaming Video m3u8 (Pro Version).
- Skin Builder – Generate your own skin or choose bettween prebuild skins (Pro Version).
Using video Shortcodes
Using video Shortcodes
Video Pro – Skin builder
Build your own skin with Video Pro, Allo you to create your own skin or use the prebuild demos skins to start and help you creating you own skin. Now play HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) like m3u8 streaming video
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) m3u8 Demo: Video Pro skin builder hls demo (m3u8)
more infos at: Video Pro skin builder.
Demo: Video Pro skin builder demo
Demo Video Pro
Video Shortcode Options
mp4
The location of the h.264/MP4 source for the video.
[videojs mp4="http://vjs.zencdn.net/v/oceans.mp4"]
ogg
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