Video Background is the #39 ranked page builder app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 63 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Video Background is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by pushlabs. With a rating of 4.5★ from 63 reviews, it currently ranks #39 in the Page Builder category.
AppRanks data: Video Background ranks #39 in Page Builder on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 13% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Video Background is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Page Builder category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 63 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 (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by pushlabs — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (63) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Video Background works
Video Background offers a simple and easy way to add a video background to any element on your WordPress site.
There are 4 simple required fields:
Container: This fields specifies where you would like the video background.
MP4: Link to the .mp4 file. For Safari and IE support.
WEBM: Link to the .webm file. For Chrome, Firefox, and Opera support.
Poster: This will be used for the fallback image if video background is not supported (mobile for example)
There are also 5 additional optional fields for having a more beautiful video background:
Overlay: Add a color overlay over the video for optimal reading of text.
Overlay Color: If overlay is enabled, you can select the color of the overlay using the colorpicker.
Overlay Alpha: If overlay is enabled, you can specify the amount of transparency.
Loop: Enable or disable the looping of the video background
Tap to unmute: Add a “Tap to unmute” button to your video backgrounds to have your users engage with the sound. Compatible with Chrome’s newest autoplay policies!
In addition to the Video Background metabox, WPBakery integration, and SiteOrigin Page Builder integration, you can use the shortcode for use anywhere on your WordPress site:
[vidbg container="body" mp4="#" webm="#" poster="#" muted="true" loop="true" overlay="false" overlay_color="#000" overlay_alpha="0.3"]
Demo:
https://pushlabs.co/docs/video-background/
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Page Builder#39of 312Top 13%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Video Background stands in the Page Builder category
Video Background ranks #39 of 312 apps in the Page Builder category, placing it in the top 13% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Video Background?
Video Background is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 63 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Page Builder 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 pushlabs.
Who uses Video Background?
Currently around 9,000 active stores have installed 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 Page Builder category on WordPress.
Where does Video Background rank on WordPress?
Video Background currently sits at position #39 in the Page Builder category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 312 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.