Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion for WordPress Plugin Directory
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Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion is the #36 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by bPlugins. With a rating of 4.5★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #36 in the Video category.
AppRanks data: Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion ranks #36 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 7% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion is a highly rated 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. 4 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 bPlugins — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion works
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Turn plain sections into scroll-stopping hero banners with beautiful video backgrounds – no code, right in the Gutenberg editor.
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Why Video Background Block? Static sections are easy to scroll past. Video Background Block lets you create beautiful sections with background videos directly in the Gutenberg editor – using self-hosted videos, YouTube, or Vimeo – to build engaging hero sections, banners, landing pages, and promotional content without writing any code.
The plugin is lightweight and easy to use: scripts only load when the block is actually used, and simple sidebar-based settings mean there’s no technical setup. It also provides universal shortcodes, so you can display video backgrounds in other page builders too.
Whether you’re building a business website, portfolio, agency site, product landing page, or personal blog, Video Background Block helps you create eye-catching sections that improve the visual experience.
Free Features
Universal Shortcodes: Use video backgrounds with Gutenberg and other popular page builders.
Background Video: Display a video as the background of any section.
Fallback Image: Show an image when the video cannot be loaded.
Overlay Color: Add a color overlay to improve text readability.
Custom Height: Set the section height to fit your design.
Padding Controls: Adjust the spacing around your content.
Pro Version – Unlock Premium Features Upgrade to Pro to unlock more customization and advanced video background controls.
Self-hosted Video Support: Use MP4, WebM, and OGG videos.
YouTube Background Videos: Display YouTube videos as section backgrounds.
Vimeo Background Videos: Add Vimeo videos with background playback.
Responsive Video Sources: Use different videos for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Responsive Poster Images: Set separate poster images for different screen sizes.
Poster Image Options: Show or hide the poster, apply blur effects, or use automatic or custom dominant colors.
YouTube No-Cookie Mode: Improve user privacy with YouTube’s no-cookie domain.
Advanced Overlay Controls: Customize overlay colors, gradients, opacity, and blend modes.
Overlay Patterns: Add dot, grid, or diagonal patterns with adjustable opacity.
Animated Overlay Effects: Create subtle motion for a more dynamic design.
Noise Texture Overlay: Add texture for a modern visual style.
Cinematic Vignette: Highlight your content with a soft vignette effect.
Responsive Height and Padding: Different minimum heights and spacing per device.
Video Fit Options: Choose Cover, Contain, or Fill based on your layout.
Segment Loop: Play only a selected portion of the video with start and end times.
Playback Speed Control: Adjust the video playback speed to match your design.
How to Use – Quick Start
Install and activate the Video Background Block plugin.
Open a page or post in the Gutenberg editor.
Add the Video Background block.
Select your video source and customize the settings from the right sidebar.
Publish or update your page and enjoy your new video background.
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Use Cases
Hero Sections: Give your homepage an instant, cinematic first impression.
Landing Pages: Add motion to product and campaign pages that convert.
Agency & Portfolio Sites: Showcase work with dynamic section backgrounds.
Business Websites: Modernize banners and promotional sections.
Personal Blogs: Make key sections memorable with subtle video motion.
Have a feature request, found a bug, or just want to say hello? Send us your feedback — we’d love to hear from you.
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Category rankings
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Frequently asked questions
What is Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion?
Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 4 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 bPlugins.
Who uses Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion?
Currently around 2,000 active stores have installed Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion. 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 Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion rank on WordPress?
Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion currently sits at position #36 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 7% 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.