<p><strong>FWD Video Player</strong> is a powerful and unique responsive video player for WordPress and WooCommerce that can play local, self-hosted or streaming video and audio files, YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, live streaming, HLS, DASH MPEG, 360 degree video / VR, Google Adsense, VAST and VMAP, and much more.</p>
<p>It is designed for publishers, course creators, media websites, membership platforms, product pages, and any project that needs a professional HTML5 player with deep customization, monetization, analytics, and content-protection tools.</p>
<p><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/" rel="nofollow ugc">Homepage</a> | <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/demos.html" rel="nofollow ugc">Demos</a> | <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/api.html" rel="nofollow ugc">API</a> | <a href="https://fwdapps.net/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a></p>
<h3>Main Features</h3>
<h3>Core UVP Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fully responsive and mobile/desktop optimized layout.</li>
<li>Multiple display modes: responsive, fixed, sticky, fullscreen, lightbox, and popup.</li>
<li>Multiple player instances on the same page with instance-aware playback behavior.</li>
<li>Lazy loading on scroll, resume/remember playback, and URL timestamp start/stop.</li>
<li>Deep playlist system with unlimited playlists and unlimited videos.</li>
<li>Main playlists as dropdown selector or fullscreen playlist window.</li>
<li>Playlist live search, auto-open playlists window, and customizable playlist layouts.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sources, Streaming, And Formats</h3>
<ul>
<li>Self-hosted HTML5 media: MP4 video and MP3 audio.</li>
<li>YouTube (single videos, playlists, channels).</li>
<li>Vimeo and Vimeo Pro (single videos, albums, showcases).</li>
<li>Apple HLS (.m3u8) live streaming with adaptive bitrate.</li>
<li>HLS multiple quality levels and multiple audio tracks.</li>
<li>MPEG-DASH (.mpd) live streaming.</li>
<li>External/cloud sources including Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and public media links.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Playback, UX, And Interaction</h3>
<ul>
<li>Multiple quality levels (720p, 1080p, 2160p+).</li>
<li>Playback rate/speed selector and optional go fullscreen on play.</li>
<li>Subtitles support (.txt, .srt, .vtt) with subtitle selector.</li>
<li>Thumbnails preview via .vtt and live thumbnails preview.</li>
<li>A-to-B loop, annotations, cuepoints, and custom right-click menu.</li>
<li>Keyboard controls, embed/share window, info window, and watermark logo.</li>
<li>Real-time audio spectrum visualizer for MP3.</li>
<li>Chromecast support for compatible media playback.</li>
</ul>
<h3>360, VR, And Advanced Video</h3>
<ul>
<li>360 panoramic video support.</li>
<li>Panoramic VR and stereoscopic playback with WebXR.</li>
<li>Cardboard-compatible immersive VR support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ads, Monetization, And Analytics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Built-in pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads.</li>
<li>Popup ads and pause overlay ad window.</li>
<li>VAST and VMAP support with advanced ad scheduling.</li>
<li>Google IMA SDK and DFP/DoubleClick IMA tags support.</li>
<li>Google Adsense and VPAID support.</li>
<li>Google Analytics integration.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security, Access, And WordPress Integration</h3>
<ul>
<li>Video source/path encryption.</li>
<li>Private and password-protected videos.</li>
<li>Playback only for logged-in users.</li>
<li>Digital fingerprint stamp support.</li>
<li>WooCommerce support.</li>
<li>Shortcode generator and admin workflow for fast setup.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported Use Cases</h3>
<ul>
<li>Online courses, coaching libraries, and training portals.</li>
<li>Membership and paid-content websites.</li>
<li>Product demos, SaaS explainers, and marketing landing pages.</li>
<li>WooCommerce product media and video-first product galleries.</li>
<li>Live streaming pages using HLS and MPEG-DASH.</li>
<li>Audio/podcast pages with visualizer and playlist support.</li>
<li>Protected/private video portals for clients or internal teams.</li>
<li>360 and VR immersive media showcases.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Shortcode</h3>
<p>Basic example:</p>
<p>[fwduvp preset_id=”skin_minimal_dark” playlist_id=”main_playlist_1″ start_at_playlist=”0″ start_at_video=”0″]</p>
<p>Common shortcode attributes:<br />
– preset_id: Required preset configuration ID.<br />
– playlist_id: Required main playlist ID/name created in the admin.<br />
– start_at_playlist: Optional start playlist index.<br />
– start_at_video: Optional start video index.</p>
<h3>External services</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the following third-party/external services:</p>
<ol>
<li>Google Analytics (Google Tag Manager script)</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: optional playback analytics/events.<br />
– When it is used: only if a Google Analytics Measurement ID is configured.<br />
– What data is sent: playback analytics event data.<br />
– Service provider: Google.<br />
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>YouTube Data API v3</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: loading YouTube metadata for configured YouTube sources.<br />
– When it is used: when a YouTube source is configured.<br />
– What data is sent: configured YouTube identifiers and API key from browser requests.<br />
– Service provider: Google (YouTube).<br />
– Terms of service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>YouTube IFrame Player API</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: embedded playback/control of YouTube videos.<br />
– When it is used: when current source is YouTube.<br />
– What data is sent: browser connections to YouTube player/video resources.<br />
– Service provider: Google (YouTube).<br />
– Terms of service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>Vimeo Player API</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: embedded playback/control of Vimeo videos.<br />
– When it is used: when current source is Vimeo.<br />
– What data is sent: browser connections to Vimeo player/video resources.<br />
– Service provider: Vimeo.<br />
– Terms of service: https://vimeo.com/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>Google IMA SDK</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: ad delivery flows (IMA/DoubleClick/VAST/VMAP).<br />
– When it is used: when ad features that require IMA are enabled.<br />
– What data is sent: ad request/playback context data from browser.<br />
– Service provider: Google.<br />
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>Google Cast Sender SDK (Chromecast)</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: Chromecast sender support.<br />
– When it is used: when Chromecast feature is enabled and available.<br />
– What data is sent: cast session/media-cast data from browser/device.<br />
– Service provider: Google.<br />
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>Google Fonts API</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: loading Roboto font used by player styles.<br />
– When it is used: when plugin stylesheet is loaded.<br />
– What data is sent: font CSS/font file requests from browser.<br />
– Service provider: Google.<br />
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>
<ol>
<li>Social sharing endpoints (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Buffer, Reddit, Tumblr, Digg)</li>
</ol>
<p>– What it is used for: opening social share windows.<br />
– When it is used: when visitor clicks share buttons.<br />
– What data is sent: current page URL to selected sharing service.</p>
<h3>Video Tutorials</h3>
<ul>
<li>Main WordPress setup and usage: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4</a></li>
<li>Installation (timestamped): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1</a></li>
<li>WooCommerce setup: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ</a></li>
<li>360 / VR workflow: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA</a></li>
<li>Fingerprint stamp: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0</a></li>
<li>Google Drive media setup: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc</a></li>
<li>Google Adsense setup: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4</a></li>
<li>Global advertisement: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz55uyF-Awk" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz55uyF-Awk</a></li>
<li>Thumbnails preview (.vtt): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE</a></li>
<li>Live thumbnails preview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg</a></li>
<li>Chromecast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7x3pFSg24" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7x3pFSg24</a></li>
<li>YouTube API key: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0</a></li>
<li>Google Analytics integration: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY</a></li>
<li>Open in lightbox: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/" rel="nofollow ugc">Product page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/demos.html" rel="nofollow ugc">Live demos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/api.html" rel="nofollow ugc">API examples</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/product/ultimate-video-player-wp" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy WordPress plugin</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/product/ultimate-video-player" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy JavaScript version</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact and support</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<p>This plugin’s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification.<br />
Developed and maintained by <a href="https://fwdapps.net" rel="nofollow ugc">FutureWebDesign</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/d/js/uvp.zip" rel="nofollow ugc">Source code and build tools</a> – includes original uncompiled files and Vite build configuration.</li>
<li>Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance.</li>
</ul>


FWD Video Player

Responsive video player with YouTube, Vimeo, HLS, DASH, subtitles, ads, WooCommerce, Chromecast, analytics, VAST, VMAP, Adsense 360/VR more...

<p>FWD Izubizu Radio & Audio Player is a sleek, fully responsive radio/audio player built for modern WordPress sites. It supports live radio streams (Shoutcast, Icecast, HLS) and standard audio files in one unified player, with customizable presets, shortcode control, WooCommerce integration, and production-ready UX.</p>
<p>The plugin includes:<br />
– Multi source playback (audio, HLS, Shoutcast, Icecast)<br />
– Live station/title/info updates<br />
– Artwork support with fallback cover image<br />
– Real-time visualizer (wave/bars)<br />
– Share window with popular networks<br />
– Playback rate, volume tooltip/scrubber, keyboard support<br />
– Full color and layout customization</p>
<p>Official links (keep as HTML anchors):<br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/index.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Homepage</a><br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/#demos" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Demos</a><br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/#features" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Features</a><br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/javascript-documentation.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">JavaScript Documentation</a><br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/wordpress-documentation.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">WordPress Documentation</a><br />
– <a href="https://fwdapps.net/contact" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Support</a></p>
<h3>Main Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Multi source streaming: self-hosted/external audio, HLS, Shoutcast, Icecast</li>
<li>Initialize only when visible for better performance on long pages</li>
<li>Responsive/mobile-ready sizing (max width, max height, phone height)</li>
<li>Keyboard support (play/pause and volume keys)</li>
<li>Live info and station branding controls</li>
<li>Artwork integration with generic cover fallback</li>
<li>Share window with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Pinterest, Reddit, Buffer, Digg, Blogger</li>
<li>Volume tooltip and scrubber styling</li>
<li>Wave and bars visualizer presets</li>
<li>Full player color theming (example: <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/preset-1.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Preset 1</a>)</li>
<li>Border/shadow/radius UI controls</li>
<li>Autoplay, loop, default volume and playback rate (autoplay demo: <a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/preset-4.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Preset 4</a>)</li>
<li>CORS proxy-ready setup for strict stream endpoints</li>
<li>Multi-instance support on the same page</li>
</ul>
<h3>Shortcode</h3>
<p>Basic example:</p>
<p>[fwdirap preset_name=”Preset 1″ source=”https://example.com/stream.mp3″ source-type=”audio”]</p>
<p>With optional metadata and artwork:</p>
<p>[fwdirap preset_name=”Preset 1″ source=”https://example.com/live.m3u8″ source-type=”hls” title=”My Radio” info=”Now playing” artwork-src=”https://example.com/cover.jpg”]</p>
<p>Supported shortcode attributes:<br />
– preset_name (required)<br />
– source (required)<br />
– source-type (audio | hls | shoutcast | icecast)<br />
– title (optional)<br />
– info (optional)<br />
– artwork-src (optional)</p>
<h3>WooCommerce</h3>
<p>Place the shortcode in product content/description to render the player in product pages. The plugin can replace the default product gallery output with the player shortcode rendering.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the following external services/resources:</p>
<ol>
<li>Apple iTunes Search API</li>
</ol>
<p>– Used for: retrieving artwork for live radio metadata (artist/song lookup).<br />
– Triggered when: Shoutcast, Icecast, or HLS metadata updates request artwork.<br />
– Data sent: artist and song query text from current metadata.<br />
– Provider: Apple<br />
– Terms: <a href="https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html</a><br />
– Privacy: <a href="https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/</a></p>
<ol>
<li>Google Fonts (Admin UI)</li>
</ol>
<p>– Used for: loading the Roboto font in plugin admin pages.<br />
– Triggered when: opening Presets Manager or Shortcode Generator in WordPress admin.<br />
– Data sent: browser requests font CSS/files from Google Fonts/CDN (standard request metadata such as IP and user agent handled by Google).<br />
– Provider: Google<br />
– Service URL: <a href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://fonts.googleapis.com/</a><br />
– Terms: <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://policies.google.com/terms</a><br />
– Privacy: <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://policies.google.com/privacy</a></p>
<ol>
<li>Remote stream hosts (Audio/HLS/Shoutcast/Icecast)</li>
</ol>
<p>– Used for: streaming playback from the source URL configured in shortcode/preset.<br />
– Triggered when: a player instance starts loading/playing a stream.<br />
– Data sent: browser requests to the configured stream endpoint (for HLS this includes .m3u8 manifests and media segments).<br />
– Provider: defined by the site owner stream URL (for example your radio provider/CDN).<br />
– Notes: HLS playback is powered by bundled hls.js code inside the plugin, but media requests go to the configured stream host.</p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/javascript-documentation.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">JavaScript Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/p/irap/wordpress-documentation.html" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">WordPress Documentation</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<p>This plugin’s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification.<br />
Developed and maintained by <a href="https://fwdapps.net" rel="nofollow ugc">FutureWebDesign</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://fwdapps.net/d/js/irap.zip" rel="nofollow ugc">Source code & build tools</a> — includes original uncompiled files and Vite build configuration.</li>
<li>Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance.</li>
</ul>


FWD Izubizu Radio & Audio Player

Responsive WordPress radio/audio player with HLS, Shoutcast, Icecast, MP3, live metadata, artwork lookup, and a real-time visualizer.

FWD Video Player vs FWD Izubizu Radio & Audio Player