Embed self-hosted MP4, HLS (.m3u8), and DASH videos with a responsive video player featuring playlists, subtitles, and Gutenberg support.
Alternatives to oEmbed External Video
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Responsive HTML5 video player for WordPress. Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, YouTube & Vimeo with shortcodes or blocks – customizable, fast, SEO-friendly.
glomex oEmbedv0.9.8
Paste a glomex Exchange video or playlist URL into any editor and WordPress renders the glomex player in its place.
Automatically converts Ignite Video Player URLs into responsive video embeds. Works with WordPress blocks, classic editor, and page builders.
Videojs HTML5 Playerv1.1.13
Embed video file beautifully in WordPress using Video.js HTML5 Player. Embed HTML5 compatible responsive video in your post/page with Video.js.
Logicfire Video Playerv1.0.0
Modern Video.js player for WordPress with progressive video, chapters, A–B loop, dual renderers, and major page-builder widgets.
Easily embed StreamNexus.io hosted videos using a shortcode. The plugin embeds an HTML5 ABR HLS video player.
Video player block for Gutenberg – embed and play YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted HTML5 videos in a responsive, customizable player.
Accessible HTML5 media player
Easy Video Playerv1.2.2.15
Easy Video Player is a WordPress video player that allows you to add videos to your WordPress site.