HTML5 Video Background is the #151 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 2.4 average rating from 7 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
HTML5 Video Background is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by anoobis. With a rating of 2.4★ from 7 reviews, it currently ranks #151 in the Video category.
AppRanks data: HTML5 Video Background ranks #151 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 29% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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HTML5 Video Background is a mixed-rating 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. 7 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. 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 anoobis — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.4★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How HTML5 Video Background works
HTML5 Video Background creates a fullscreen video background using html5 video for your website. Incase the browser viewing the site does not support HTML5 video it automaically falls back to an image with a link.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Video#151of 539Top 29%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where HTML5 Video Background stands in the Video category
HTML5 Video Background ranks #151 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 29% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is HTML5 Video Background?
HTML5 Video Background is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.4-star rating from 7 merchant reviews, 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 anoobis.
Who uses HTML5 Video Background?
Currently around 60 active stores have installed HTML5 Video Background. 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 HTML5 Video Background rank on WordPress?
HTML5 Video Background currently sits at position #151 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 28% 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.