Featured Image from URL (FIFU) vs Video Background Block – make any section stand out with motion

WordPress plugin for remote featured images and more FIFU has helped thousands of websites worldwide save storage, processing resources, and time since 2015. If you are tired of wasting time and resources with thumbnail regeneration, image optimization, and never-ending imports, this plugin is for you. Featured image Use a remote image as the featured image of your post, page, custom post type, or WooCommerce product. Remote featured image Featured image alternative text Optimized images Make all images square Image search with Unsplash Default featured image Hide featured media Modify post content Auto set image title Featured image column Quick Edit [PRO] Image search with a search engine [PRO] Disable right-click [PRO] Save in the media library [PRO] Replace not found image [PRO] Custom popup [PRO] bbPress and BuddyBoss Platform integration [PRO] Page redirection Category image Use a remote image for categories and other supported taxonomy terms. Remote category image Category image alternative text Automatic featured media Auto set featured media from post content [PRO] Auto set featured image using post title and a search engine [PRO] Auto set featured media using web page address [PRO] Auto set product images from ASIN [PRO] Auto set featured media from custom field [PRO] Auto set screenshot as featured image [PRO] Auto-share on social media Automation WP-CLI integration Developer functions [PRO] Add-on for WP All Import [PRO] WooCommerce import [PRO] Advanced REST API integrations WooCommerce Remote product image Lightbox and zoom Remote product category image [PRO] Gallery for remote images [PRO] Gallery for remote videos [PRO] Category images auto set [PRO] Variable product image tools [PRO] Variation image tools [PRO] Gallery for variation images [PRO] Save in the media library [PRO] FIFU product gallery [PRO] Quick Buy [PRO] Add image to order email Featured video The PRO version supports featured videos from services and external video files. [PRO] Featured video [PRO] Watch later [PRO] Video thumbnail [PRO] Play button [PRO] Minimum width [PRO] Video controls [PRO] Autoplay on mouseover [PRO] Autoplay [PRO] Playback loop [PRO] Mute Widgets for Elementor Featured image [PRO] Featured video Fields for Gravity Forms Featured image [PRO] Featured video [PRO] Featured slider Fields for Dokan Featured image [PRO] Product gallery Other PRO features [PRO] Featured audio [PRO] Featured slider [PRO] Image and video galleries [PRO] Shortcodes [PRO] Advanced WooCommerce media features Functions for developers Featured image: fifu_dev_set_image($post_id, $image_url) Product category image: fifu_dev_set_category_image($term_id, $image_url) [PRO] Featured video: fifu_dev_set_video($post_id, $video_url) [PRO] Featured slider: fifu_dev_set_slider($post_id, $url_list, $alt_list) [PRO] Product image + Image gallery: fifu_dev_set_image_list($post_id, $image_url_list) [PRO] Product video + Video gallery: fifu_dev_set_video_list($post_id, $video_url_list) [PRO] Product category video: fifu_dev_set_category_video($term_id, $video_url) FIFU Cloud Cloud storage Global CDN Optimized thumbnails Automatic cloud upload and deletion scheduling Hotlink protection Links FIFU PRO Dummy site for testing Extension for Google Chrome Smoke Test

Turn plain sections into scroll-stopping hero banners with beautiful video backgrounds – no code, right in the Gutenberg editor. Video Background | Live Demos | Pricing 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. Live Demos | Explore Premium Features 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. More From bPlugins Parent Plugin bBlocks – A full blocks collection and page-building toolkit for Gutenberg. Other Plugins You Might Like * HTML5 Video Player – Single and playlist video display in multiple skins. * PDF Poster – Display and embed PDF files in various styles. * HTML5 Audio Player – Play audio with rich, animated visuals. * StreamCast – A customizable radio player with multiple skins. * 3D Viewer – Embed interactive 3D models and products. * Advanced Post Block – Display posts and custom post types in flexible layouts.