Description
Feature Highlights
- 🎬 Universal Sources – Self-hosted MP4/WebM, HLS (.m3u8), YouTube, Vimeo, S3/CDN, and external URLs.
- 📜 Playlists & Series – Drag-and-drop playlists, episodes, and course lessons with auto-next & resume.
- 💬 Subtitles & Chapters – VTT/SRT captions, multiple languages, chapter markers, and transcript toggle.
- ⚡ Performance Optimized – Lazy load, deferred embeds, lightweight assets, and mobile-first UI.
- 🖼️ Sticky & Floating Mini-Player – Keep videos playing while users scroll content or browse posts.
- 🧩 Block, Shortcode & Widgets – Gutenberg block, Elementor/Divi/Beaver compatibility, and PHP template tags.
- 📈 Analytics-Ready – Events for play, pause, complete, % watched; integrate with GA/GTM/Pixel.
- 🔒 Privacy Controls – Consent gate, placeholder thumbnails, and YouTube no-cookie mode.
Detailed Overview
Modern Video Player for WordPress gives developers and site owners a polished, fast, and accessible HTML5 video
experience without bloat. Embed single videos, build binge-worthy playlists, or power entire courses and product demos—all with a sleek UI,
keyboard shortcuts, and touch gestures users already know.
The player ships with captions, chapter markers, picture-in-picture, speed control, quality selector (when available), sticky mini-player,
and lazy loading for CLS-safe pages. Drop it anywhere via Gutenberg block or shortcode, tailor controls per video, and capture granular
engagement events for analytics and remarketing. Perfect for tutorials, marketing pages, membership sites, LMS content, and WooCommerce product videos.
As with all products on wpshop.net, you receive lifetime free updates and limited email support,
under the freedoms of the GPL license. Build faster, convert better, and keep full control over your media stack.
Comparison Table
Feature | Modern Video Player | Generic Embed | Typical Free Plugin |
---|---|---|---|
Playlists with Auto-Next & Resume | ✔ Built-in | ✘ Not available | △ Limited |
Sticky/Floating Mini-Player | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | △ Often add-on |
Subtitles, Chapters, Transcripts | ✔ VTT/SRT + Chapters | ✘ Basic/None | △ Partial |
Analytics Events & Hooks | ✔ Play/Pause/% Watched | ✘ No | △ Limited |
Performance (Lazy/Deferred) | ✔ Optimized | ✘ Heavy iframes | △ Mixed |
GPL + Lifetime Updates (wpshop.net) | ✔ Yes | ✘ N/A | △ Annual renewals |
Installation Guide
- Download the Modern Video Player for WordPress ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the ZIP, click Install Now, then Activate.
- Navigate to Settings → Modern Video Player to configure defaults (controls, skin, lazy load, consent).
- Insert a video using the Modern Video Player block in Gutenberg or use the shortcode:
[modern_video src="https://example.com/video.mp4" poster="https://example.com/poster.jpg"]
- (Optional) Create a playlist, enable sticky mini-player, and connect analytics via GTM or your preferred tool.
Licensing Information
Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You may use it on unlimited personal and client sites.
Purchases from wpshop.net include lifetime free updates and limited support via email.
Files are 100% genuine and comply with WordPress GPL guidelines.
FAQs
- Does it work with YouTube and Vimeo?
- Yes. You can embed YouTube/Vimeo with privacy-enhanced options, or play self-hosted/HLS sources for full control.
- Can I build playlists and course modules?
- Absolutely—create playlists with auto-next, saving last position so viewers can resume where they left off.
- Is the player accessible?
- Yes. It supports captions, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and screen-reader friendly controls.
- How do I track engagement?
- Enable event hooks for play, pause, complete, and percent-watched. Send to GA4/GTM/Meta Pixel or your analytics stack.
- Will it slow down my site?
- No—lazy loading and deferred embeds ensure minimal impact on LCP/CLS. Thumbnails render before heavy scripts load.
- What support do I get?
- wpshop.net provides limited support via email for setup and basic troubleshooting plus lifetime free updates.
Why Choose Modern Video Player for WordPress?
Because video should help you convert—not hurt your Core Web Vitals. Modern Video Player blends performance, accessibility, and
monetization-ready analytics in a flexible package developers love and marketers rely on. With GPL freedom, unlimited domain usage,
and updates for life from wpshop.net, it’s the last WordPress video player you’ll need.
Call to Action
Elevate your video experience today. Add Modern Video Player for WordPress to your site, publish your first playlist in minutes,
and turn views into leads and sales. Download now from wpshop.net!
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