oEmbed External Video is the #79 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
oEmbed External Video is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Ali Qureshi. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #79 in the Video category.
AppRanks data: oEmbed External Video ranks #79 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 15% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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oEmbed External Video is a category-leading 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. 2 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
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Ali Qureshi — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How oEmbed External Video works
oEmbed External Video plugin converts any external mp4 url into HTML5 video tag. This plugins is needed because WordPress oEmbed only converts urls from supported oEmbed providers. This plugin is most useful for BuddyPress Communities where members post urls to external mp4 videos in the Group and activity feeds which automatically then get embedded.
To put any external mp4 video file into a post, page, BuddyPress Activity or Group feed, simply place URL link to the mp4 video file as separate paragraph. The plugin will convert it into the HTML5 video player on the page. See screenshots.
Plugin settings page allows you to change the video player width, height, controls, autoplay, loop and muted options.
For details: http://www.parorrey.com/solutions/oembed-external-video/
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Video#79of 539Top 15%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where oEmbed External Video stands in the Video category
oEmbed External Video ranks #79 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 15% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is oEmbed External Video?
oEmbed External Video is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 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 Ali Qureshi.
Who uses oEmbed External Video?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed oEmbed External Video. 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 oEmbed External Video rank on WordPress?
oEmbed External Video currently sits at position #79 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 15% 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.