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.
4.3(3 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 9 years agoAs of April 2026, HTML5 Video Player for WordPress is a WordPress HTML5 plugin with 200 active installations and a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 16K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Easy Video Player.
4.3/53 reviews
200active installs
16K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016
Overview
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 ow…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.7+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
4.5.5
- Add support for FVL / Flash video
- EX: [videojs fvl=”http://www.sample-videos.com/video/flv/480/big_buck_bunny_480p_10mb.flv”]
Contributors
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