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Video Background

Easily assign a video background to any element on your WordPress pages or posts. Now compatible with WPBakery (Visual Composer) and SiteOrigin Page B …

4.5

Rating summary

62

Reviews

10K

Active installations

Video Background
Video Background
Video Background
Video Background

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Simple required fields

Supports multiple video formats

Optional overlay customization

Looping video background

Tap to unmute feature

About this plugin

Version: 2.7.7
Last updated: 07-05-2024
WordPress version: 4.5
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: false
Languages:
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

The Video Background plugin for WordPress allows users to seamlessly add video backgrounds to any element on their site, enhancing visual appeal and engagement. Key features include fields for specifying the container, linking to .mp4 and .webm video files for browser compatibility, and a fallback poster image for unsupported scenarios. Additional customization options available are color overlays for better text readability, adjustable overlay transparency, looping controls, and a "Tap to unmute" button for user interaction, adhering to Chrome’s autoplay policies. With easy integration into WPBakery and SiteOrigin Page Builder, and a versatile shortcode option, this plugin simplifies the addition of dynamic video backgrounds across your site.

Ease of Use

  • Simple and easy way to add a video background to any element on your WordPress site.
  • Only 4 required fields to set up the video background.

Compatibility

  • Supports multiple video formats: MP4 for Safari and IE, WEBM for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.
  • Poster image fallback for unsupported devices like mobile.

Customization Options

  • Optional fields for enhanced customization: overlay, overlay color, overlay alpha, loop, and tap to unmute.
  • Colorpicker for selecting overlay color and transparency settings.

Integration and Flexibility

  • Integration with WPBakery and SiteOrigin Page Builder.
  • Shortcode available for use anywhere on your WordPress site.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

WordPress Website Builder

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WordPress Themes

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WordPress Page Templates Plugin

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WordPress Page Builder Plugin

Drag-and-drop tool for designing WordPress pages.

WordPress SEO Plugin

Tool to optimize WordPress sites for search engines.

WordPress Caching Plugin

Plugin to improve site speed by caching content.

Test WordPress Plugins and Themes

Feature to test compatibility of plugins and themes.

Website Speed Test

Tool to measure the loading speed of a website.

WordPress Staging

Environment for testing changes before going live.

Support Center

Resource for customer support and troubleshooting.

BoldGrid Forums

Community forums for BoldGrid users.

Ask a Question

Feature allowing users to ask questions and get answers.

All Free Plan Features

Includes all features available in the free plan.

Premium WordPress Themes

Access to exclusive, high-quality WordPress themes.

Premium WordPress Plugins

Use of advanced, premium plugins for added functionality.

Advanced SEO Tools

Enhanced tools to optimize your website for search engines.

Automated Backups

Regular automatic backups to secure your website data.

Priority Support

Receive faster, prioritized customer support.

Access to New Features

Early access to the latest features and updates.

Enhanced Security

Advanced security measures to protect your website.

Customizable Templates

Templates that can be customized to fit your needs.

E-commerce Integration

Tools and features to integrate e-commerce capabilities.

Advanced Customization Options

More options for customizing your website's appearance and functionality.

Unlimited Website Usage

No limits on the number of websites you can create.

Premium Widgets

Access to high-quality, premium widgets for your site.

Extended Plugin Library

A larger selection of plugins to enhance your website.

Dedicated Account Manager

A personal account manager to assist with your needs.

Pricing

Free Plan

$0 / monthly

Plan includes

WordPress Website Builder
WordPress Themes
WordPress Page Templates Plugin
WordPress Page Builder Plugin
WordPress SEO Plugin
WordPress Caching Plugin
Test WordPress Plugins and Themes
Website Speed Test
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BoldGrid Premium

$50 / yearly

Plan includes

All Free Plan Features
Premium WordPress Themes
Premium WordPress Plugins
Advanced SEO Tools
Automated Backups
Priority Support
Access to New Features
Enhanced Security
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Rating and reviews

4.5

Rating summary

62

Reviews

10K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the plugin for its simplicity, ease of use, and smooth functionality. The ability to quickly add video backgrounds to WordPress pages with minimal effort is highly valued. The plugin handles common configurations well and has helpful, prompt support from the developer, Blake, which adds to its appeal. Moreover, it provides flexibility to specify containers for video applications, which is beneficial for customization. However, there are some drawbacks. Compatibility issues with page builders like SiteOrigin and Oxygen Builder are noted, as well as limited functionalities like video height adjustments. The plugin hasn’t been updated consistently, leading to concerns about long-term reliability, while older browser support also remains problematic.
David Foreman

David Foreman

08 Feb, 2024

Works like a charm. Easy to use and configure. Bought the premium version too – even better. Well done to the developer for solving an often complex task with a nice, simple plugin.
culturalproduct

culturalproduct

02 Jul, 2023

Tried this plugin because it claimed that it was compatible with Site Origin. It is in the sense it adds a settings panel where it should, good so far. But – when I apply a background video to a row containing the SiteOrigin Builder widget, the video will repeat inside any rows placed inside the SO Builder as well – clearly not desirable in most cases. It is a nifty effect and may be worth preserving as an option, but it shouldnt happen by default, and in most situations wont be wanted. The container option does not seem to work with Site Origin. Shortcode does at least place the background in SiteOrigin, but so far will only display the backup image, videos will not play. This topic was modified 1 year ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 1 year ago by culturalproduct. Reason: Update attempt to implement This topic was modified 1 year ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 1 year ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 1 year ago by culturalproduct. Reason: Small progress
Henry H.

Henry H.

14 Jun, 2023

According to the reviews by others, it’d work like a charm. I’m leaving this review for those Oxygen Builder users who look for embedding YouTube/Vimeo video to a section/div background, you can skip this plugin.
thisismyalterego

thisismyalterego

01 Jun, 2023

Does everything it says, easy to handle.
marianmas1

marianmas1

30 Dec, 2022

Great and easy plugin. You just need found your container and the plugin do the remaining. Just perfect! Thanks a lot guys.

FAQ

What size is recommended for the videos?

Is this compatible with Internet Explorer?

How would I make a full width/height background video?

What is the best way to add a full width video background to my website?

What filetypes are allowed for fallback images?

I entered all the correct fields, but my video will still not load. What am I doing wrong?

I want to add a video background to a class called 'header', how would I do that?

Can I add a color overlay to the video background?

How do I enable looping for the video background?

Is there a way to add sound to the video background?