mrwweb

cbirdsong

If you care about performance, privacy, and user experience, this block is for you.
This plugin enhances the default YouTube and Vimeo blocks—including any existing blocks—and changes their behavior to only load the video thumbnail until a visitor chooses to play the video.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Load YouTube videos faster (uses the <code>lite-youtube</code> custom-element)</li>
<li>Load Vimeo videos faster (uses the <code>lite-viemo</code> custom-element)</li>
<li>Loads YouTube videos from nocookie.youtube.com for enhanced privacy</li>
<li>Works without JavaScript (shows link to video instead in a player-like design)</li>
<li>No plugin lock-in! Automatically improves the core Embed block. Turn the plugin off and the behavior goes back to the WordPress default.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Want more features?</h4>
I’m considering building a PRO version with the potential following features:
<ul>
<li>Options to set a custom start and end time</li>
<li>Custom thumbnail images for videos</li>
<li>Custom aspect ratios for videos</li>
<li>Support for YouTube shorts</li>
<li>Control whether to load video from nocookie.youtube.com or not</li>
<li>Adjust the image quality of the thumbnail</li>
<li>Support for playlists, not just single videos</li>
<li>Full support for all YouTube query parameters (https://developers.google.com/youtube/player_parameters)</li>
<li>Classic Editor / [embed] shortcode support</li>
</ul>
If enough people express interest, I’ll build it! <a href="https://mrwweb.com/wordpress-plugins/enhanced-embed-block/#pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Let me know if you’re interested!</a>
<h4>Contribute on Github</h4>
<a href="https://github.com/mrwweb/enhanced-embed-block" rel="nofollow ugc">Enhanced Embed Block is on Github</a> for pull requests and bug reports.
<h3>Software</h3>
This plugin uses the <a href="https://github.com/justinribeiro/lite-youtube" rel="nofollow ugc"><code>lite-youtube</code> custom-element</a> under the MIT license. Thank you to Paul Irish and Justin Ribiero for their work on that project.
This plugin uses the <a href="https://github.com/cshawaus/lite-vimeo" rel="nofollow ugc"><code>lite-vimeo</code> custom-element</a> under the MIT license. Thank you to Chris Shaw for their work on that project.

Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo

Enhance the default YouTube and Vimeo Embed blocks to load faster.

Matthew

James

JDAdmin

SmartVideo is a YouTube alternative that replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds on your WordPress site with a clean, ad-free video player served from a global CDN. No “Recommended Videos” pulling visitors away. No YouTube branding competing with yours. Just your content, loading fast.
<h3>⚡ Why SmartVideo?</h3>
<ul>
<li>The SmartVideo player loads only on pages with video, unlike YouTube embeds which add weight to every page — pages load faster and PageSpeed scores improve</li>
<li>Video hosting with global CDN delivery</li>
<li>Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds with zero manual work</li>
<li>Only loads its player on pages that actually have video — no player script on the rest of your site</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why WordPress Site Owners Choose SmartVideo</h3>
Speed & Performance First 
* Lightweight video player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds 
* Improve Core Web Vitals and page speed performance 
* Global CDN delivers video from the nearest edge server 
* Lazy load video with preload control — defer video loading until needed 
* 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 
* Native widgets for Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and Divi 5 
* Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds instantly (no workflow changes) 
* Embed videos in seconds with shortcodes or blocks 
* Responsive design adapts to any theme 
* Per-page disable toggle when you need the original embed
<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: Generous bandwidth, automatic encoding, and CDN delivery included</li>
<li>⚙️ Playback Customization: Autoplay, loop, mute, hide controls, play inline, preload control, video speed control</li>
<li>🎨 Visual Enhancement: Add poster images and custom branding</li>
<li>🧩 Page Builder Support: Native widgets for Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and Divi 5</li>
<li>🎯 Conditional Loading: Player script only loads on pages with video content</li>
<li>🔒 Per-Page Control: Disable SmartVideo on individual pages or posts</li>
<li>💰 Monetization Ready: VAST ad support for revenue generation</li>
<li>📁 Format Support: MP4, HLS adaptive bitrate streaming (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS</li>
<li>📊 Video Schema & SEO: JSON-LD VideoObject video schema auto-generated for pages with SmartVideo</li>
<li>🛠️ Developer Friendly: Filters, shortcodes, and extensive customization options</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔧 Behind the Scenes: How SmartVideo Works</h3>
SmartVideo handles video streaming and optimization automatically:
<ul>
<li>🤖 Automatic Encoding: Uploads are optimized for web delivery</li>
<li>🌍 Global CDN: Routes video from the nearest edge server for fast playback</li>
<li>📱 Responsive Rendering: Adapts to any device or screen size</li>
<li>📦 Generous Limits: Bandwidth, encoding, and storage included with every plan</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re showcasing product demos, educational content, sales videos, or background visuals, SmartVideo loads fast, looks professional, and keeps visitors on your site.
<h3>🚀 Get Started in Minutes</h3>
Start 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 existing embeds automatically convert to the clean SmartVideo player</li>
<li>📈 Upgrade when you’re ready for more hosting and advanced features</li>
</ol>
SmartVideo requires a Swarmify account. Visit <a href="https://swarmify.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">swarmify.com/pricing</a> for current plans. The WordPress plugin itself is free and open source (AGPL-3.0).

SmartVideo – Video Player and CDN

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

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Lightweight HTML5 video player and video hosting with CDN built for WordPress

Enhanced Embed Block for YouTube & Vimeo vs SmartVideo – Video Player and CDN