FWD Video Player is the #436 ranked video app on WordPress, as of Aug 31, 2026.
FWD Video Player is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by FWD.
AppRanks data: FWD Video Player ranks #436 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 81% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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FWD Video Player is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Video category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by FWD — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How FWD Video Player works
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FWD Video Player is a powerful and unique responsive video player for WordPress and WooCommerce that can play local, self-hosted or streaming video and audio files, YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, live streaming, HLS, DASH MPEG, 360 degree video / VR, Google Adsense, VAST and VMAP, and much more.
It is designed for publishers, course creators, media websites, membership platforms, product pages, and any project that needs a professional HTML5 player with deep customization, monetization, analytics, and content-protection tools.
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Main Features Core UVP Features
Fully responsive and mobile/desktop optimized layout.
Multiple display modes: responsive, fixed, sticky, fullscreen, lightbox, and popup.
Multiple player instances on the same page with instance-aware playback behavior.
Lazy loading on scroll, resume/remember playback, and URL timestamp start/stop.
Deep playlist system with unlimited playlists and unlimited videos.
Main playlists as dropdown selector or fullscreen playlist window.
Playlist live search, auto-open playlists window, and customizable playlist layouts.
Sources, Streaming, And Formats
Self-hosted HTML5 media: MP4 video and MP3 audio.
YouTube (single videos, playlists, channels).
Vimeo and Vimeo Pro (single videos, albums, showcases).
Apple HLS (.m3u8) live streaming with adaptive bitrate.
HLS multiple quality levels and multiple audio tracks.
MPEG-DASH (.mpd) live streaming.
External/cloud sources including Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and public media links.
Playback, UX, And Interaction
Multiple quality levels (720p, 1080p, 2160p+).
Playback rate/speed selector and optional go fullscreen on play.
Subtitles support (.txt, .srt, .vtt) with subtitle selector.
Thumbnails preview via .vtt and live thumbnails preview.
A-to-B loop, annotations, cuepoints, and custom right-click menu.
Keyboard controls, embed/share window, info window, and watermark logo.
Real-time audio spectrum visualizer for MP3.
Chromecast support for compatible media playback.
360, VR, And Advanced Video
360 panoramic video support.
Panoramic VR and stereoscopic playback with WebXR.
Cardboard-compatible immersive VR support.
Ads, Monetization, And Analytics
Built-in pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads.
Popup ads and pause overlay ad window.
VAST and VMAP support with advanced ad scheduling.
Google IMA SDK and DFP/DoubleClick IMA tags support.
Google Adsense and VPAID support.
Google Analytics integration.
Security, Access, And WordPress Integration
Video source/path encryption.
Private and password-protected videos.
Playback only for logged-in users.
Digital fingerprint stamp support.
WooCommerce support.
Shortcode generator and admin workflow for fast setup.
Supported Use Cases
Online courses, coaching libraries, and training portals.
Membership and paid-content websites.
Product demos, SaaS explainers, and marketing landing pages.
WooCommerce product media and video-first product galleries.
Live streaming pages using HLS and MPEG-DASH.
Audio/podcast pages with visualizer and playlist support.
Protected/private video portals for clients or internal teams.
360 and VR immersive media showcases.
Shortcode Basic example:
[fwduvp preset_id=”skin_minimal_dark” playlist_id=”main_playlist_1″ start_at_playlist=”0″ start_at_video=”0″]
Common shortcode attributes:
– preset_id: Required preset configuration ID.
– playlist_id: Required main playlist ID/name created in the admin.
– start_at_playlist: Optional start playlist index.
– start_at_video: Optional start video index.
External services This plugin uses the following third-party/external services:
Google Analytics (Google Tag Manager script)
– What it is used for: optional playback analytics/events.
– When it is used: only if a Google Analytics Measurement ID is configured.
– What data is sent: playback analytics event data.
– Service provider: Google.
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube Data API v3
– What it is used for: loading YouTube metadata for configured YouTube sources.
– When it is used: when a YouTube source is configured.
– What data is sent: configured YouTube identifiers and API key from browser requests.
– Service provider: Google (YouTube).
– Terms of service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube IFrame Player API
– What it is used for: embedded playback/control of YouTube videos.
– When it is used: when current source is YouTube.
– What data is sent: browser connections to YouTube player/video resources.
– Service provider: Google (YouTube).
– Terms of service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Vimeo Player API
– What it is used for: embedded playback/control of Vimeo videos.
– When it is used: when current source is Vimeo.
– What data is sent: browser connections to Vimeo player/video resources.
– Service provider: Vimeo.
– Terms of service: https://vimeo.com/terms
– Privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy
Google IMA SDK
– What it is used for: ad delivery flows (IMA/DoubleClick/VAST/VMAP).
– When it is used: when ad features that require IMA are enabled.
– What data is sent: ad request/playback context data from browser.
– Service provider: Google.
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Cast Sender SDK (Chromecast)
– What it is used for: Chromecast sender support.
– When it is used: when Chromecast feature is enabled and available.
– What data is sent: cast session/media-cast data from browser/device.
– Service provider: Google.
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Fonts API
– What it is used for: loading Roboto font used by player styles.
– When it is used: when plugin stylesheet is loaded.
– What data is sent: font CSS/font file requests from browser.
– Service provider: Google.
– Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms
– Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Social sharing endpoints (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Buffer, Reddit, Tumblr, Digg)
– What it is used for: opening social share windows.
– When it is used: when visitor clicks share buttons.
– What data is sent: current page URL to selected sharing service.
Video Tutorials
Main WordPress setup and usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4
Installation (timestamped): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1
WooCommerce setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ
360 / VR workflow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA
Fingerprint stamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0
Google Drive media setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc
Google Adsense setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4
Global advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz55uyF-Awk
Thumbnails preview (.vtt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE
Live thumbnails preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg
Chromecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7x3pFSg24
YouTube API key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0
Google Analytics integration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY
Open in lightbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8
Links
Product page
Live demos
API examples
Buy WordPress plugin
Buy JavaScript version
Contact and support
Development This plugin’s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification.
Developed and maintained by FutureWebDesign.
Source code and build tools – includes original uncompiled files and Vite build configuration.
Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance.
Category rankings
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Where FWD Video Player stands in the Video category
FWD Video Player ranks #436 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 81% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is FWD Video Player?
FWD Video Player is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Video category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by FWD.
Who uses FWD Video Player?
FWD Video Player is actively installed across WordPress stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Video category on WordPress.
Where does FWD Video Player rank on WordPress?
FWD Video Player currently sits at position #436 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 81% of 539 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.