Video Background Block – Add Stunning Video Backgrounds to Any Section
Video Background Block lets you create beautiful sections with background videos directly in the Gutenberg editor. You can use self-hosted videos, YouTube videos, or Vimeo videos to build engaging hero sections, banners, landing pages, and promotional content without writing any code. Video Background | Live Demos | Pricing The plugin is lightweight, easy to use, and works with the Block Editor. It also provides universal shortcodes, so you can display video backgrounds with other page builders if needed. Whether you’re creating 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. Key Features – Free Version The free version includes everything you need to get started with video backgrounds. 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. Video Background Block Pro – 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 devices. Responsive Poster Images – Set separate poster images for different screen sizes. Poster Image Options – Show or hide the poster image, 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 – Set different minimum heights and spacing for desktop, tablet, and mobile. Video Fit Options – Choose Cover, Contain, or Fill based on your layout. Segment Loop – Play only a selected portion of the video by setting start and end times. Playback Speed Control – Adjust the video playback speed to match your design. Audio Support – Add background music to your videos for a more immersive experience. Display Conditions – Control where the video background appears on your site. Try the Pro Version – Unlock all premium features today! How to Use Video Background Block – Quick Start Guide Getting started is easy! 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. For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installation tab below. Live Demos | Explore Premium Features Why Use Video Background Block? Works with any WordPress theme, out of the box Universal Shortcodes — use it inside any page builder, not just Gutenberg Lightweight — scripts only load when the block is actually used Simple, sidebar-based settings — no technical setup Feedback & Support 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.
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder
Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page builder gives you the ability to add background videos to any Page Builder row. Each row allows you to specify mp4, webm and/or ogg video files to be used as a background. You can optionally add a semi-transparent overlay of a solid colour or a pre-defined pattern. Other provided options include: Add pause/play button Auto-pause after (time in seconds) Poster / fallback image Pause/play button position Overlay opacity Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder is developed and maintained by the BG Stock team.
