Universal Video Player Elementor widget banner showing a video player

Plugin Updated Apr 27, 2025

Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget

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This plugin adds a video player widget to Elementor that handles YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted files in one place. You drop it into a page layout, point it at a video ID or file URL, and adjust the player's look to match your site.

Version: 1.4.0
Released: May 2, 2023
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
Topics: Elementor Add-Ons and Widget Packs

What’s new in Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget 1.4.0

Version 1.4.0 · May 2, 2023 Latest

What it does

Sites that mix video sources often end up with players that look and behave differently on every page. The Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget gives you one HTML5 player for all of them. You add the widget in Elementor with drag and drop, enter a YouTube or Vimeo video ID or the URL of a file you host yourself, and the player takes care of playback. Promotional clips, tutorials and other media can all sit in the same consistent frame.

The player is responsive by default, so it resizes to fit the layout and screen it appears on, including iOS and Android phones and tablets. If your site uses a fixed layout, an optional setting turns responsiveness off. You can choose any color scheme for the player, and you can switch on Google Analytics tracking to see how often each video is played. It works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, and PSD files are included if you want to rework the design further.

Best for

Elementor sites that mix YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted videos
Marketers who want play counts in Google Analytics
Bloggers and designers matching video players to a brand

Features

YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted

Play videos from YouTube or Vimeo using just the video ID, or play your own files by entering the file URL.

Elementor drag and drop

Built as an Elementor widget, so you place videos inside your page layouts from the editor's familiar interface.

Responsive with an off switch

The player adjusts to any screen size automatically, and an optional parameter disables responsiveness for fixed-layout websites.

Mobile playback

Designed to work on iOS and Android devices, so visitors on smartphones and tablets can watch your videos.

Google Analytics tracking

Turn on video tracking to record in Google Analytics how many times each video gets played on your site.

Custom color schemes

Pick any color scheme for the player so its controls and frame match your site's branding.

HTML5 and cross-browser

Uses HTML5 playback without third-party browser plugins and works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.

Included PSD files

Responsive PSD files come with the plugin, giving designers a starting point for further visual customization.

Questions about Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget

Can I use videos I host myself as well as YouTube and Vimeo?

Yes. For YouTube and Vimeo you enter the video ID, and for self-hosted videos you enter the file URL. All three sources play through the same customizable HTML5 player.

Does this plugin require Elementor?

It is built as an Elementor widget, so you use it inside the Elementor editor. You drag the widget into your page layout and configure the video there.

Will the player work on a site with a fixed-width layout?

Yes. The player is responsive by default, but an optional parameter lets you disable responsiveness so it fits websites that use a fixed, non-responsive layout.

How does the Google Analytics tracking work?

You can activate video tracking so that plays are sent to Google Analytics. This lets you see how often each video on your site is played.

Is Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget free?

The code of Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget 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 Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget is this?

Version 1.4.0, released May 2, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Universal Video Player - YouTube/Vimeo/Self-Hosted - Elementor Widget automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.