Plugin info

Total downloads: 96
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 11/10/2025 (50 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 11/2/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 50 days ago

59/100

Is Smartupworld Video Modal abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 50 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Smartupworld Video Modal provides a simple shortcode to open videos in a responsive modal window. It is lightweight, fully responsive, and works with self-hosted MP4 files as well as YouTube videos.

Usage examples:

  • Self-hosted MP4 video:
    [smartupworld_video_modal url=”https://example.com/video.mp4″ button=”Watch Video” type=”video”]

  • YouTube video:
    [smartupworld_video_modal url=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/j_g1BAU_Xyw” button=”Watch YouTube” type=”youtube”]

Features:
* Lightweight and fast modal window
* Fully responsive video container
* Autoplay enabled when modal opens
* Shortcode accepts video URL, button label, and video type
* Works with self-hosted MP4 files
* Supports YouTube videos with type="youtube"

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/smartupworld-video-modal/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Use the shortcode [smartupworld_video_modal url="video.mp4" button="Watch Video" type="video"] in posts, pages, or widgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use YouTube or Vimeo links?

Yes, YouTube videos are supported by adding type="youtube" in the shortcode. Vimeo is not currently supported.

Can I change the button text?

Yes, by passing the button attribute in the shortcode.

Can I add multiple modals on the same page?

Yes, each shortcode generates a unique modal.

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Changelog

1.1

  • Renamed plugin to Smartupworld Video Modal
  • Separated CSS and JS into separate files
  • Added shortcode attributes for video URL, button text, and YouTube support
  • Updated usage examples to show both MP4 and YouTube videos

1.0

  • Initial release with inline CSS/JS