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Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin
This WordPress plugin by LambertGroup lets you place videos inside your page content or run them as full-screen backgrounds behind it. It works with YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted video files, and it adapts to different screen sizes on desktop and mobile.
- Version
- 2.4.2
- Released
- Aug 26, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin 2.4.2
Version 2.4.2 · Aug 26, 2026
Latest
What it does
Adding video to a WordPress site often means juggling embed codes from different platforms and hoping the result fits the layout. This plugin handles both common jobs in one place: a regular video player for content areas and a full-screen video background that covers the whole viewport without black bars. You point it at a YouTube or Vimeo video using only the video ID, or use your own self-hosted files.
The player can sit in a fixed width container or stretch across the full width of the page, so it fits contained layouts and edge-to-edge designs. For backgrounds, you can lay a texture over the video for a distinct look and set an optional fallback image for mobile devices where video backgrounds are unavailable or unsupported. Layered PSD files are included for designers who want to adjust the visual elements to match a brand.
Best for
- Portfolio sites for photographers, filmmakers and creatives
- Landing pages that use a full-screen video backdrop
- Agencies building video-heavy pages for business clients
Features
YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted video
Embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo by entering only the video ID, or play video files you host yourself.
Full-screen video backgrounds
Run a video behind your page content that covers the entire viewport without black bars around the edges.
Fixed or full width layouts
Choose a contained player with a fixed width or a full-width video layout depending on how your page is designed.
Responsive sizing
The player and backgrounds adapt to the screen size and browser resolution on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
iOS and Android support
Videos are built to play on iOS and Android devices, so mobile visitors can watch your content too.
Mobile fallback image
Set an optional image that displays on mobile devices when a video background is unavailable or unsupported there.
Texture overlay
Place a texture over a video background to change its look without preparing extra image assets yourself.
Layered PSD files
Responsive PSD files come with the plugin so designers can customize the player's visual elements to suit a brand.
Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin older versions
- 2.4.1Feb 12, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin
Which video sources can I use with this plugin?
You can use YouTube and Vimeo videos by entering the video ID, or play self-hosted video files. That lets you keep content on whichever platform you already use, or host it alongside your site.
Will full-screen video backgrounds work on phones?
The plugin is compatible with iOS and Android devices. For cases where a video background is unavailable or unsupported on mobile, you can set an optional fallback image so visitors still see a proper background instead of an empty area.
Can I use it as a normal video player inside my content?
Yes. Besides full-screen backgrounds, it works as a regular embedded player. You can pick a fixed width player that sits within your content or a full-width layout that spans the page.
Can I change how the background video looks?
You can add a texture overlay on top of video backgrounds for a distinct visual effect. The included layered PSD files also let designers adjust the player's visual elements to match a site's branding.
Is Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin free?
The code of Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin 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 Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin is this?
Version 2.4.2, released Aug 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Video Player & Video Background WordPress Plugin automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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