Alec Rust

Gutenberg block and Shortcode for embedding YouTube/Vimeo videos, in a way that prevents users easily accessing the underlying video.
This is useful for example when embedding an “unlisted” video as premium course content behind a paywall on your site.
Features include:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plyr.io/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plyr</a> player used to overlay default player with custom controls</li>
<li>Player modifications to always prevent clicking the default player</li>
<li>Encodes video ID in HTML to prevent finding it via “View Source”</li>
<li>Settings page to e.g. configure the player theme to match your site</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://protected-video.alecrust.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">View Player Demo</a>
Note: This only provides a basic level of protection. Technical users may still be able to access the underlying video.
This plugin is open source and contributions are welcome <a href="https://github.com/AlecRust/protected-video" rel="nofollow ugc">on GitHub</a>.

Protected Video

Very useful innovation for the course building community!

Makes YouTube More Usable in Online Courses

Thanks, Alec for the great work, a very useful plugin!
You deserve a million 5-stars reviews!

A very useful plugin

YouTube/Vimeo player that prevents easy sharing of the video.

Freemius

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The #1 No-Code Video Player Plugin – Trusted by 30,000+ Websites Worldwide
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<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rOVr8TX5C70?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">HTML5 Video Player</a> is a flexible and fully responsive video player plugin for WordPress. It allows you to embed MP4 and other video formats with ease. You can customize the player to match your site design and support playback across all major browsers and devices. 
The plugin supports video embedding using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks, making it easy to add video players to posts, pages, or widgets without writing any code. With built-in customization options, users can control video behavior such as autoplay, loop, mute, and more.
<h3>Key Features – Free Version</h3>
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Responsive HTML5 Video Player: Seamlessly adapts to all devices and screen sizes.
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No-Code Embedding: Use shortcodes to quickly add videos anywhere on your site.
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Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works perfectly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and more.
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iOS & Mobile Friendly: Plays video files on all major devices without extra plugins.
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Autoplay, Loop & Mute Options: Customize how your videos behave.
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Skins & Color Customization: Style the player to match your brand.
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Supports Multiple Formats: Embed MP4, WebM, OGG, and FLV files.
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Preview for Paid Content: Great for selling digital video files with previews.
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Lightweight & Compact: Doesn’t take up unnecessary space on your page.
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Custom CSS Support: Fine-tune your player with custom styles.
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SEO Optimized: Schema markup helps search engines understand and index your videos.
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</ul>
<h3>HTML5 Video Player Pro – Unlock Premium Features</h3>
The <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> adds more flexibility and advanced controls for managing video playback and customization:
What’s New in the Pro Version?
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Color Picker: Change player colors to match your site perfectly.
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External Hosting Support: Embed videos from Amazon S3 and other sources.
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Multiple Subtitles Support: Make your videos accessible and multilingual.
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Quality Switcher: Viewers can toggle video quality like on YouTube.
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Page Load Optimizer: Control preload settings for better speed.
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Restart, Rewind, Fast Forward: Full control playback buttons.
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Ad-Free Experience: No ads, just pure video.
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Download Button Toggle: Enable or hide video downloads.
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Customize Every Control: Show/hide any button or control.
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Speed & Quality Control: Let users adjust playback speed and resolution.
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Advanced Shortcode Generator: Now inside your post/page text editor.
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Custom Download URL: Set a specific URL users will access when downloading your video.
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Autoplay When Visible on Screen: Smart autoplay triggers only when the video enters the viewport.
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Disable Pause: Prevent viewers from pausing the video.
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Allow Inline Playback on iOS: Enable inline video viewing on iPhones and iPads.
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Show Thumbnail on Pause: Display a thumbnail image when the video is paused.
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Sticky on Scroll: Keep the video visible as users scroll down the page.
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Seek Time: Customize how far the video jumps when seeking forward/backward.
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Start Time: Automatically start the video at a specified time.
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Preload Options: Choose how much of the video is preloaded (metadata, auto, none).
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Google VAST Tag URL: Integrate ad tags using Google VAST for monetization.
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Chapters: Add chapter markers for easier navigation and user experience.
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Overlay: Display a custom overlay before or after playback.
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Enable End Screen: Show a custom end screen after the video finishes (disables repeat).
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Password Protected: Restrict video access to users with a valid password.
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Accessibility Ready: Supports captions and subtitles for a better inclusive experience.
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Enable Popup Player: Let users view videos in a pop-up modal for distraction-free playback.
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Watermark Support: Add branding or copyright with a watermark (disables autoplay).
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Additional ID/CSS Class: Add unique IDs or CSS classes for advanced custom styling.
</li>
</ul>
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<h3>How to Use HTML5 Video Player – Quick Start Guide</h3>
Getting started is easy!
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/58P9jOzn7M4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h4>Step-by-Step Setup</h4>
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Install and activate the plugin
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Go to the HTML5 Video Player menu in the WordPress dashboard
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Create a new video player and configure your settings
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Copy the shortcode displayed for your player
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Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget
</li>
</ul>
Alternatively, use the Gutenberg block to add the player visually
Gutenberg Block Support
HTML5 Video Player includes full support for the block editor. Simply choose the HTML5 Video Player block from the editor, select your player, and publish your content.
That’s it – your video is live!
Whether you’re embedding an MP4 player or building a video gallery, HTML5 Video Player is the go-to solution for a powerful, professional video player plugin on WordPress.
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<h3>Use Cases</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Embed product demo videos
</li>
<li>
Display video tutorials and course content
</li>
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Showcase client testimonials
</li>
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Build a video portfolio
</li>
</ul>
Add previews for digital video content
<h3>Quick Player Block</h3>
<code>[video_player src="video src"]</code>
More attributes can be used
<code>controls="play-large, restart, rewind, play, fast-forward, progress, current-time, mute, volume, captions, settings, pip, airplay, download, fullscreen"</code> 
<code>autoplay="true/false"</code> 
<code>muted="true/false"</code> 
<code>preload="auto/metadata/none"</code> 
<code>width="500px"</code> 
<code>reset_on_end="true"</code>
<h3>User Feedback</h3>
❛❛We got multiple support from the developer. Outstanding and fabulous! 100 % satisfied and my personal recommendation for video player plugin!❜❜
-newbie2004
❛❛This guy is the future of WordPress plugins. The interface is the very definition of simplicity and everything just works right out of the box.❜❜
-amallulla
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<h3>Check out our other WordPress Plugins-</h3>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">Html5 Audio Player</a> – Listen audios with awesome visuals.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDF Poster</a> – Display/Embed PDF files with different styles.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">StreamCast</a> – Customizable radio player with different skins.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/" rel="nofollow ugc">3D Viewer</a> – Embed 3D models and 3D products with interaction.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Advanced Post Block</a> – Show posts and custom posts in different layouts.
<h3>Source Code</h3>
You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository: 
<a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/html5-video-player-wp" rel="nofollow ugc">HTML5 Video Player on GitHub</a>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
This plugin bundles the following third-party library:
<h4>Codestar Framework</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source: <a href="http://codestarframework.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://codestarframework.com/</a></li>
<li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework</a></li>
<li>License: GPLv2 or later – <a href="https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE.md" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/Codestar/codestar-framework/blob/master/LICENSE</a></li>
<li>Purpose: Provides the options framework for the plugin’s settings and shortcode generator.</li>
</ul>
Plyr 
– Version: 3.8.4 
– Purpose: Provides the customizable HTML5, YouTube, and Vimeo media player interface used to render videos. 
– License: MIT 
– Website: https://plyr.io 
– Source code: https://github.com/sampotts/plyr 
– Bundled file: public/js/plyr-v3.8.4.polyfilled.js
<h4>bpl-tools</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools</li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</li>
<li>Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.</li>
<li>External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made</li>
</ul>

HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player


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HTML5 Video Player Plugin lets you embed responsive videos in WordPress. It’s easy to use, fast, and supports MP4, WebM, OGG, FLV, Youtube and Vimeo.

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