Mark Wilkinson

Highrise Digital

This plugin provides page optimisations for pages and posts which have embedded Youtube, Vimeo or Daily Motion videos which have been added using the core embed block.
Without this plugin, when using the core embed block, when your page loads, lots of external scripts and styles are loaded from the embed service, regardless of whether a visitor actually interacts with the embedded video.
This plugin prevents these scripts and styles from loading until the user actually interacts with the video. It does this by replacing the video embed, on page load with the video thumbnail image (added on Youtube, Vimeo or Daily Motion). When a user clicks the thumbnail the embedded video, along with associated scripts and styles are loaded.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Better core video embeds for WordPress" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k7A2kZWUb9Q?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Better Core Video Embeds


This is an example of an excellent plugin. Just activate and get immediate enhancement when using the embed blocks from WordPress. If deactivated, everything still works as before, but then without the enhancement. No "lock in":


Does what it says without any fuzz. Very good!

A plugin which enhances the core embed block for Youtube, Daily Motion and Vimeo videos by not loading unnecessary scripts until they are needed.

Swarmify

Matthew

SmartVideo is the fastest way to deliver professional, buffer-free video on WordPress. Replace slow, bloated video players with lightning-fast performance that improves your Core Web Vitals and keeps visitors engaged.
⚡ Proven Performance Results: 
* 12x faster video start times 
* 8x fewer stall-outs during playback 
* Unlimited video hosting with global CDN delivery 
* Instant improvement to PageSpeed scores
SmartVideo combines a modern video player with intelligent CDN technology, delivering the same streaming quality used by Netflix and Hulu but simple enough for any WordPress site. Our patented streaming technology ensures zero buffering and maximum quality across all devices.
<h3>Why WordPress Site Owners Choose SmartVideo</h3>
Speed & Performance First 
– Lightning-fast video loading with instant-start playback 
– Improve Core Web Vitals and page speed performance instantly 
– EdgeAI-powered global CDN eliminates buffering worldwide 
– Optimized for mobile, desktop, and tablet viewing
Complete Brand Control 
– Remove YouTube or Vimeo branding, overlays, and distracting related videos 
– Custom player branding with your colors and watermark 
– Professional, distraction-free playback environment 
– Prevent traffic leaks to competitor content
WordPress Integration Made Simple 
– Works seamlessly with Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, Beaver Builder and more 
– Auto-converts existing Vimeo embeds instantly (no workflow changes) 
– Embed videos in seconds with shortcodes or blocks 
– Responsive design adapts to any theme
<h3>What Our Users Say</h3>
★★★★★ Stefan G. – “After using Swarmify we are incredibly annoyed. But only because of our mistake of not having used Swarmify before. Super fast video player and CDN!”
★★★★★ Dan S. – “This tool is easy to setup and as easy to use. Does the job as intended, no nonsense. Really enhances the experience of having video on your website.”
★★★★★ Joe W. – “I implemented this on my site and immediately saw an impact. I am very impressed with how simple they have made the entire setup. It works very well and as advertised.”
★★★★★ Aditya R. – “Goodbye YouTube Embeds! Incredibly fast, stable and bloat-free!”
<h3>🎯 Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>📹 Video Hosting: Unlimited bandwidth, encoding, and views included</li>
<li>⚙️ Playback Customization: Autoplay, loop, mute, hide controls, play inline</li>
<li>🎨 Visual Enhancement: Add poster images and custom branding </li>
<li>💰 Monetization Ready: VAST ad support for revenue generation</li>
<li>📁 Format Support: MP4, HLS (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS</li>
<li>🛠️ Developer Friendly: Extensive customization options</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔧 Behind the Scenes: How SmartVideo Works</h3>
SmartVideo handles the complex video optimization automatically:
<ul>
<li>🤖 Automatic Encoding: Uploads are quickly optimized for web delivery</li>
<li>🌍 Global CDN: EdgeAI technology routes videos from the fastest server </li>
<li>📱 Responsive Rendering: Perfect playback on any device or screen size</li>
<li>♾️ Unlimited everything: Unlimited bandwidth, unlimited encoding, unlimited storage</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re showcasing product demos, educational content, sales videos, or background visuals, SmartVideo ensures they load fast, look professional, and keep visitors engaged without any technical complexity.
<h3>🚀 Get Started in Minutes</h3>
⚡ See Results Instantly with Our Free 14-Day Trial
<ol>
<li>📥 Install the SmartVideo plugin from your WordPress dashboard</li>
<li>🔗 Connect your free Swarmify account (14-day trial included) </li>
<li>👀 Watch your videos load 12x faster automatically</li>
<li>📈 Upgrade when you’re ready for unlimited hosting and advanced features</li>
</ol>
Ready to eliminate slow, buffering videos? Install SmartVideo now and experience enterprise-level video performance on your WordPress site.

SmartVideo – Fast Video Player, Unlimited CDN, Vimeo Alternative

After using Swarmify we are incredibly annoyed. But only because of our mistake of not having used Swarmify before. Super fast video player and CDN!

Awesome Video Player & CDN

I have buy there product from appsumo but they do not allow us to use there service. And there support r completely bullshit.

Worst customer support Greddy

The fastest video player with unlimited CDN hosting. 12x faster start times, 8x fewer stalls. Perfect Vimeo replacement.

Better Core Video Embeds vs SmartVideo – Fast Video Player, Unlimited CDN, Vimeo Alternative