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Actively maintained • Last updated 81 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 81 days ago).
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Description
This plugin connects your WordPress site with Vimeo through their official API, allowing seamless video uploads directly from the WordPress admin area or supported front-end forms.
Note: This plugin is not affiliated with Vimeo. It uses the official Vimeo Developer API to enable uploads and management of videos from your WordPress site.
Ideal For
- Streamlining your workflow: Upload videos without logging into Vimeo.
- Multi-author environments: Avoid sharing Vimeo credentials.
- Accepting front-end video uploads via forms like WPForms or Gravity Forms (PRO version).
How It Works
- Register an app at the Vimeo Developer Portal: https://developer.vimeo.com/
- Generate the necessary API credentials.
- Enter them in the plugin settings under Settings > Vimeo.
- Start uploading videos from Media > Vimeo or directly in post editors.
Documentation: https://vimeify.com/documentation/
Core Features
- Upload videos from the Media Library, Gutenberg, or Classic editor.
- Responsive embeds across both editor types.
- Embed Uploaded videos table in Gutenberg, Bricks and Elementor or via shortcode [vimeify_videos_table]
- Dedicated admin pages under Vimeify tab in WordPress admin.
- Shortcode support: [vimeify_video id=”vimeo_id”]
- Automatic metadata sync and deleted video cleanup via WP cron.
- Permissions respected: only users with upload_files or manage_options can access upload screens and settings.
Premium Features
Unlock advanced functionality including:
- Front-end Uploads via WPForms and Gravity Forms (with chunked upload and progress bar)
- ACF Field Support to link Uploaded videos to post meta
- Privacy Controls for embedding and view permissions
- Folder & Embed Preset Management
- Bulk Tools for uploading, editing, and deleting videos
- Video Search inside Gutenberg and Classic editors
- Dedicated Support and automatic PRO updates
Get the Premium Version: https://vimeify.com/buy
Plugin Installation
- Download from WordPress.org.
- Upload via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Configure credentials under Settings > Vimeo.
- Start uploading under Media > Vimeo.
API Setup
- Visit Vimeo Developer Portal: https://developer.vimeo.com/ and create an app.
- Copy your Client ID and Client Secret.
- Generate an Authenticated Access Token with the following scopes:
public, private, upload, edit, delete, create, interact, video_files - Enter these credentials under Settings > Vimeo in WordPress.
Installation
Plugin Installation
- Download the plugin from the WordPress.org repository
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add Plugin and upload the zip file you downloaded.
- Set up your preferences and API credentials from Settings > Vimeo
- Upload videos from Media > Vimeo or the editor
Plugin Configuration
- Go to Vimeo Developer Portal sign up and “Create App”
- Navigate to My Apps in developer portal, click the app you created
- You need to obtain the following keys and save them in the “Settings > Vimeo” page:
- Client ID: Copy the code from “Client Identifier”
- Client Secret: Copy the code that is shown in the “Client Secrets” area
- Access Token: Click “Generate an access token”, select “Authenticated” and select the following scopes: “Public, Private, Edit, Upload, Delete, Create, Interact, Video Files”
- Done, make sure you saved those in Vimeo settings page and try to upload your first video.
If you have any question feel free to get in touch
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this without API credentials?
A: No. You must enter a valid Client ID, Client Secret, and Access Token with the required scopes.
Q: What API scopes are required?
A: At minimum: public, private, upload, edit, delete, create, interact, video_files
Q: Do I need to configure my hosting for large uploads?
A: No. Uploads are streamed from the browser to Vimeo via the TUS protocol, bypassing server-side limits.
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For full changelog history and PRO-specific notes, see the “Changelog” section in the plugin file or repository.