ikanaweb

Activate this plugin and reduce you page weight by nearly 1mo !
Because embed videos can dramatically increase your page weight and loading time, Embed Video Thumbnail 
automatically replace them by their corresponding thumbnail. Videos will then only be loaded after click on thumbnails.
This plugin fixes part of the following “defer parsing of javascript” error in GTmetrix :
<blockquote>
xxxx MiB of JavaScript is parsed during initial page load. Defer parsing JavaScript to reduce blocking of page rendering.
</blockquote>
Currently supported video hosting services :
<ul>
<li>Youtube</li>
<li>Vimeo</li>
<li>Dailymotion</li>
<li>Facebook</li>
</ul>
Optional settings :
<ul>
<li>Toggle activation on each hosting services</li>
<li>Toggle activation by device (desktop, tablet, mobile)</li>
<li>Copy thumbnail on local server for performance improvements</li>
<li>Display video title over the thumbnail</li>
<li>Toggle video loop on Vimeo and Youtube</li>
<li>Import/export settings</li>
</ul>
Widget :
You can use our Embed Video Thumbnail widget to transform your videos in sidebars.
Custom hosting services can be added with the <code>ikevt_extension_providers</code> hook. 
Each hosting service extension must implement <code>Ikana\EmbedVideoThumbnail\Provider\ProviderInterface</code>
Requirements :
<ul>
<li>php 5.6+</li>
</ul>

Embed Video Thumbnail

Automatically replace embed videos everywhere with their thumbnail to reduce page load time and improve your GTmetrix score.

Constantin Boiangiu

CodeFlavors

<h4>The Vimeo plugin for WordPress that imports, embeds, and organizes your videos</h4>
Vimeotheque helps you bring Vimeo into WordPress the right way: import videos as posts, auto-sync collections (channels, showcases, portfolios, folders, user uploads), and display beautiful, responsive players and playlists with Gutenberg blocks or shortcodes. Perfect for membership sites, portfolios, online courses and video libraries.
Highlights 
– Import & Sync – Single videos or bulk from channels, showcases, groups, portfolios, folders, user uploads, or Vimeo search. 
– Video as Content – Creates complete WP posts (title, description, thumbnail, embed) using a dedicated <code>vimeo-video</code> post type. 
– Blocks & Shortcodes – Add single videos, set video position in posts, or build playlists with native Gutenberg blocks. Classic Editor shortcode included. 
– Responsive & Fast – Uses the latest Vimeo HTML5 player, lazy-load options, “one-video-at-a-time” playback to avoid conflicts, and a no-tracking embed parameter. 
– Elementor-friendly – Works cleanly inside Elementor layouts; playlists and single embeds drop into any section/column. 
– Templates (optional) – Enable the plugin’s template system or override in your theme for full design control.
Use cases 
– Membership / LMS – Embed lessons and restrict access with your membership/LMS plugin. 
– Portfolio / Showcase – Auto-sync a Vimeo showcase/portfolio to your site. 
– Blog / Magazine – Import as posts and surface videos in archives and widgets.
<h4>PRO adds even more</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic bulk imports (schedule & hands-off sync).</li>
<li>Private video imports.</li>
<li>Import as regular posts (not just the custom post type).</li>
<li>Video theme compatibility and priority support.</li>
</ul>
Live demo & Docs 
– <a href="http://vvp-demo.codeflavors.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Live demo</a> 
– <a href="https://docs.vimeotheque.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vimeotheque-readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Knowledge Base</a> 
– <a href="https://docs.vimeotheque.com/how-to-create-a-new-vimeo-app/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vimeo-lite-plugin-readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Getting started with Vimeo OAuth</a>
<h3>Blocks</h3>
This plugin provides the following blocks: 
1. Vimeotheque – Video Position (place the player inside single video posts) 
2. Vimeotheque – Single Video (embed a specific Vimeo video anywhere) 
3. Vimeotheque – Playlist (build playlists from imported videos)
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
Tested with the latest WordPress and default themes across major browsers and mobile. If something looks off, please open a support request and include theme, WP version, and browser/device details.

Vimeotheque – Vimeo WordPress Plugin & Video Gallery

Import & embed Vimeo in WordPress. Create video galleries & playlists, auto-sync showcases. Gutenberg blocks & Elementor support.

Embed Video Thumbnail vs Vimeotheque – Vimeo WordPress Plugin & Video Gallery