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BWD Video Popup
BWD Video Popup is a WordPress plugin that adds video popups to pages built with Elementor. It lets you place a button or icon on the page that opens a video in a popup, so your layout stays clean while visitors can still watch.
- Version
- 1.4
- Released
- Aug 26, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in BWD Video Popup 1.4
Version 1.4 · Aug 26, 2026
Latest
What it does
Embedding videos directly in a page can take up a lot of space and crowd the content around them. A popup solves this by keeping the video hidden until a visitor chooses to play it. This addon works inside Elementor, which it requires, so you build video popups in the same editor you already use for the rest of your pages. No coding is needed, and it suits promotional clips, tutorials and other visual content.
You start from one of 12 preset popup designs and then adjust the icons, text and colors so the popup matches your brand. The output is responsive and retina ready, so it adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, and it is built to work across popular browsers. The code follows W3C standards, and the plugin is translation ready with a .pot file, which helps if your site runs in a language other than English.
Best for
- Elementor sites that feature promotional or product videos
- Course and tutorial sites linking to video lessons
- Freelancers building branded Elementor pages for clients
Features
Twelve preset popup designs
Pick from 12 ready-made video popup layouts as a starting point, then adjust them to fit the look of your page.
Custom icons, text and colors
Change the icons, text and colors on each popup so it matches your brand identity and the rest of your site design.
No coding required
Build and style video popups through the Elementor interface, so anyone comfortable with the page builder can set them up without writing code.
Responsive and retina ready
Popups adapt to different screen sizes and display sharply on high-resolution screens, from desktop monitors down to smartphones.
Built for Elementor
The addon runs as part of Elementor, so you add and edit video popups alongside your other widgets in the same editor.
Cross-browser support
Video popups are built to work across popular web browsers, giving visitors a consistent experience whichever browser they use.
Translation ready
A .pot file is included, so you can translate the plugin's text and use it on sites in any language.
Questions about BWD Video Popup
Do I need Elementor to use this plugin?
Yes. BWD Video Popup is an addon for Elementor and requires it to be active on your site. You create and style the video popups inside the Elementor editor alongside your other page content.
Can I make the popups match my brand?
Yes. Each of the 12 preset designs can be customized, including the icons, text and colors. That lets you align the popup trigger and styling with your brand colors and the overall look of your website.
Will the video popups work on mobile devices?
The popups are fully responsive and retina ready, so they adjust to different screen sizes and look sharp on high-resolution displays. They are also built to work consistently across popular web browsers.
Can I use it on a site that isn't in English?
Yes. The plugin is translation ready and includes a .pot file, which you can use to translate its text into another language for your site.
Is BWD Video Popup free?
The code of BWD Video Popup is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BWD Video Popup is this?
Version 1.4, released Aug 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BWD Video Popup?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BWD Video Popup automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does BWD Video Popup need?
BWD Video Popup needs Elementor installed and active.
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