Plugin info

Total downloads: 2,697
Active installs: 100
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 7
Last updated: 11/4/2025 (56 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/15/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.4
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 56 days ago

59/100

Is VideoIgniter – Video Player abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 56 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

Transform your WordPress site with VideoIgniter, the ultimate video player plugin that empowers you to engage your audience like never before. Whether you’re looking to showcase tutorials, promote your products, or share your creative content, VideoIgniter is designed to enhance your viewers’ experience with advanced features and unmatched flexibility.

Why Choose VideoIgniter?

VideoIgniter is not just another video player; it’s a comprehensive solution that brings professional video capabilities directly to your WordPress website. With its user-friendly interface and extensive customization options, VideoIgniter stands out as the go-to choice for site owners aiming to captivate their audience with dynamic and interactive video content.

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Core Features:

  • Supports self-hosted videos, YouTube, Vimeo, and video streams
  • Unlimited playlists
  • Unlimited videos per playlist
  • 100% Compatible with Elementor
  • 100% Compatible with Visual Composer
  • 100% Compatible with Gutenberg Block Editor
  • Responsive layout
  • Embed through shortcode, widget, or block!
  • Flexible settings per playlist
  • Set the player’s accent color
  • Add a branding image on top of all videos
  • Optionally add a placeholder image for each video
  • Multiple playlist layouts
  • Show/Hide fullscreen toggle
  • Show/Hide playback speed controls
  • Set starting volume
  • Heavily tested on popular free themes on WordPress.org

But wait, there’s more!

A Pro version is also available! Here’s what you get if you decide to upgrade:

  • Bulk upload functionality
  • Rearrange tracks functionality
  • Video chapters support
  • Multiple subtitles support
  • Multiple overlays support
  • Sticky player on scroll
  • Preview on hover functionality
  • Variable time Skipping controls

PREMIUM SUPPORT
You can expect the same level of support for both the free and pro version of our plugin. Average response time: 24 hours.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Join our Facebook group to discuss new features and stay up to date on our latest releases.

Contribute
Visit the GitHub repository for full source code and to report any bugs.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/videoigniter directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress
  3. In the WordPress admin dashboard you should see a new top level menu named “VideoIgniter”
  4. Navigate to the “Add New Playlist” menu item and add your tracks!

Frequently Asked Questions

No FAQ available

Review feed

No reviews available

Screenshots

  1. Managing your playlists via an intuitive and user friendly interface

    Managing your playlists via an intuitive and user friendly interface

  2. Customization settings

    Customization settings

  3. The VideoIgniter player

    The VideoIgniter player

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Add support for auto-advance feature (Pro only).

1.0.7

  • Fixed issue where Vimeo videos sometimes wouldn’t load.
  • Removed call to load_plugin_textdomain()

1.0.6

  • Fixed notice regarding translations in WP 6.7

1.0.5

  • Fixed issue where Elementor would throw warnings inside the editor.

1.0.4

  • Fixed issue where the VideoIgniter block wouldn’t render single videos.

1.0.3

  • Add GitHub link.

1.0.2

  • Improve escaping and sanitization.

1.0.1

  • Trick iPhone iOS to display a poster image automatically.
  • Increase subtitle font size in small player widths.
  • Better handling of tapping on the player in mobile to reveal controls.
  • Display subtitles, chapters, and volume control when the player is sticky (PRO).
  • Fix ghost poster image on fullscreen when there is no poster set.
  • Fix mute volume button behavior in iPad.
  • Increase menus height (subtitles, chapters) in smaller viewports.
  • Attempt to force inline play on iPhones.
  • Disable hover preview behavior in touch devices.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.